US Bridges

US70 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2527 · Structure no. 000000000970554

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2040. The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 Wbl
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2527
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75294, -80.7944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length309 ft (94.1 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2019)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US70 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Wbl over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.