US Bridges

US17S US70W over Service Rd.

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1278 · Structure no. 000000000490078

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S US70W over Service Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17S US70W over Service Rd. in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17S US70W
CrossesService Rd.
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1278
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.10171, -77.08053
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2019)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17S US70W over Service Rd. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17S US70W over Service Rd. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US17S US70W over Service Rd. carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17S US70W over Service Rd.?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US17S US70W over Service Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.