US Bridges

US70BUS over Campus Drive

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Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1322 · Structure no. 000000000630316

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70BUS over Campus Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70BUS over Campus Drive in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70BUS
CrossesCampus Drive
Location0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1322
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0043, -78.91644
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2021)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 US70BUS over Campus Drive built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70BUS over Campus Drive 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US70BUS over Campus Drive carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US70BUS over Campus Drive?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US70BUS over Campus Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.