US70 over Lyle Creek
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1718 · Structure no. 000000000350134
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over Lyle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 over Lyle Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over Lyle Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 over Lyle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.
How much traffic does US70 over Lyle Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US70 over Lyle Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over Lyle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.