US Bridges

US70 over NC98

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI E. JCT SR1801 · Structure no. 000000000630593

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 over NC98 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 over NC98 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 65,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,100 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70
CrossesNC98
Location0.9 MI E. JCT SR1801
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.99127, -78.86297
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,700 (2015)
Projected traffic116,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 over NC98 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 over NC98 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 US70 over NC98 carry?

About 65,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US70 over NC98?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns US70 over NC98?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.