US70BUS. over SR1321
GoodDurham County, North Carolina · 0.79 MI.E.JCT.US15-501BYP · Structure no. 000000000630326
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70BUS. over SR1321 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70BUS. over SR1321 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70BUS. over SR1321 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70BUS. over SR1321 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US70BUS. over SR1321 carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US70BUS. over SR1321?
The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US70BUS. over SR1321?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.