US Bridges

SR1703 over I95

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi.N. SR1717 · Structure no. 000000001270170

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
406 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1703 over I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1703 over I95 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1703
CrossesI95
Location1.0 Mi.N. SR1717
RouteState Highway 1703
Coordinates35.91961, -77.91533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1703 over I95 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1703 over I95 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1703 over I95 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1703 over I95?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1703 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.