US Bridges

US29/US70 over US70/US601

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1529 · Structure no. 000000001590041

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29/US70 over US70/US601 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29/US70 over US70/US601 in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29/US70
CrossesUS70/US601
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1529
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.65152, -80.49867
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2021)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US29/US70 over US70/US601 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29/US70 over US70/US601 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US29/US70 over US70/US601 carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US29/US70 over US70/US601?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US29/US70 over US70/US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.