US Bridges

US70 Ebl over US17S US70W Bus

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 1.1MI.E.JCT.SR 1200 · Structure no. 000000000490087

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Ebl over US17S US70W Bus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Ebl over US17S US70W Bus 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,500 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 Ebl
CrossesUS17S US70W Bus
Location1.1MI.E.JCT.SR 1200
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09277, -77.03826
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2022)
Projected traffic47,500 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 US70 Ebl over US17S US70W Bus built?

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

What condition is US70 Ebl over US17S US70W Bus in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US70 Ebl over US17S US70W Bus carry?

About 23,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 Ebl over US17S US70W Bus?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Ebl over US17S US70W Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.