US Bridges

US70 Ebl over SR2527

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2359 · Structure no. 000000000970557

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Ebl over SR2527 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Ebl over SR2527 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 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70 Ebl
CrossesSR2527
Location1.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2359
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.75231, -80.79227
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 Ebl over SR2527 built?

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

What condition is US70 Ebl over SR2527 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 2022.

How much traffic does US70 Ebl over SR2527 carry?

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

How long is US70 Ebl over SR2527?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Ebl over SR2527?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.