US Bridges

US70W over SR2003

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1519 · Structure no. 000000001070201

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70W over SR2003 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70W over SR2003 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70W
CrossesSR2003
Location1.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1519
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26255, -77.66748
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2022)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US70W over SR2003 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70W over SR2003 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US70W over SR2003 carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70W over SR2003?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US70W over SR2003?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.