US Bridges

SR1800 over US70

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1670 · Structure no. 000000000630101

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1800 over US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1800 over US70 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1800
CrossesUS70
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1670
RouteState Highway 1800
Coordinates36.00534, -78.86449
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2021)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1800 over US70 built?

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

What condition is SR1800 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1800 over US70 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1800 over US70?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR1800 over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.