US70 over Southern Railway
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 200 FT.E.JCT.US21&NC115 · Structure no. 000000000970515
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 over Southern Railway in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 over Southern Railway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US70 over Southern Railway carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70 over Southern Railway?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.