US70 over Eno River
PoorOrange County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1239 · Structure no. 000000001350032
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over Eno River is a concrete tee beam carrying US70 over Eno River in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 103 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over Eno River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is US70 over Eno River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US70 over Eno River carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US70 over Eno River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over Eno River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.