US Bridges

US70 Wbl over Southern Railroad

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Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1957 · Structure no. 000000001590071

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Wbl over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Wbl over Southern Railroad in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 Wbl
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1957
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71808, -80.61982
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US70 Wbl over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 Wbl over Southern Railroad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US70 Wbl over Southern Railroad carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70 Wbl over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Wbl over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.