US Bridges

US70 EB over SR1670 (geer Street)

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.36 MI.E.JCT.SR1800 · Structure no. 000000000630053

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 EB over SR1670 (geer Street) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 EB over SR1670 (geer Street) in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 EB
CrossesSR1670 (geer Street)
Location0.36 MI.E.JCT.SR1800
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01008, -78.86761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2019)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 EB over SR1670 (geer Street) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 EB over SR1670 (geer Street) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US70 EB over SR1670 (geer Street) carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 EB over SR1670 (geer Street)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US70 EB over SR1670 (geer Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.