US117N over Nc 55
FairWayne County, North Carolina · 0.96 Mi.N.Jct.Sr 1141 · Structure no. 000000001910001
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US117N over Nc 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US117N over Nc 55 in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US117N over Nc 55 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US117N over Nc 55 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US117N over Nc 55 carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US117N over Nc 55?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US117N over Nc 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.