NC903 over US70
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1325 · Structure no. 000000001070022
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC903 over US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC903 over US70 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC903 over US70 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC903 over US70 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 NC903 over US70 carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC903 over US70?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns NC903 over US70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.