US Bridges

US70W.BYP over US17 US70 Bus

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 1.1MI.E. JCT.SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000490088

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

About this bridge

US70W.BYP over US17 US70 Bus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70W.BYP over US17 US70 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 266 ft (81 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70W.BYP
CrossesUS17 US70 Bus
Location1.1MI.E. JCT.SR1200
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09311, -77.03825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2022)
Projected traffic47,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 US70W.BYP over US17 US70 Bus built?

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

What condition is US70W.BYP over US17 US70 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 US70W.BYP over US17 US70 Bus carry?

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

How long is US70W.BYP over US17 US70 Bus?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US70W.BYP over US17 US70 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.