US Bridges

SR1700 over I95

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI E. JCT SR1603 · Structure no. 000000001270183

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1700 over I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1700 over I95 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1700
CrossesI95
Location0.9 MI E. JCT SR1603
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates35.94512, -77.89241
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length345 ft (105.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,800 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 SR1700 over I95 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1700 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1700 over I95 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1700 over I95?

The structure is 345 ft (105.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR1700 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.