US Bridges

SR1603 over US70BYP.

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.34 Mi. E. of Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000001070206

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1603 over US70BYP. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1603 over US70BYP. in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1603
CrossesUS70BYP.
Location0.34 Mi. E. of Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 1603
Coordinates35.31119, -77.82494
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1603 over US70BYP. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1603 over US70BYP. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1603 over US70BYP. carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1603 over US70BYP.?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1603 over US70BYP.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.