US Bridges

US17S over US70

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 5.2MI.N.JCT.US17 Bus · Structure no. 000000000490262

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S over US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17S over US70 in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUS17S
CrossesUS70
Location5.2MI.N.JCT.US17 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.13248, -77.15178
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2019)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over US70 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17S over US70 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US17S over US70 carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17S over US70?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US17S over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.