US Bridges

Carr Road over US70

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · .10 Mi.W.Jct. N.Hoover RD · Structure no. 000000000630594

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carr Road over US70 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carr Road over US70 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 58,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,100 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCarr Road
CrossesUS70
Location.10 Mi.W.Jct. N.Hoover RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.98136, -78.8574
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,050 (2018)
Projected traffic116,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
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

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 Carr Road over US70 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carr Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Carr Road over US70 carry?

About 58,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Carr Road over US70?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Carr Road over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.