US Bridges

US29 US70 NC150 over Yadkin River

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000001590392

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
873 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 US70 NC150 over Yadkin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29 US70 NC150 over Yadkin River in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 873 ft (266 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS29 US70 NC150
CrossesYadkin River
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. I85
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates35.72256, -80.39175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length873 ft (266 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US29 US70 NC150 over Yadkin River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29 US70 NC150 over Yadkin River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US29 US70 NC150 over Yadkin River carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US29 US70 NC150 over Yadkin River?

The structure is 873 ft (266 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US29 US70 NC150 over Yadkin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.