US Bridges

US70 over SR1837

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1837 · Structure no. 000000001830665

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 over SR1837 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 over SR1837 in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,000 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70
CrossesSR1837
Location1.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1837
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.90155, -78.76593
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2018)
Projected traffic82,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 over SR1837 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 over SR1837 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does US70 over SR1837 carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 over SR1837?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns US70 over SR1837?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.