US Bridges

US70 Bus. over Scl Railroad

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · .2 MI E Ofjct US13 70&117 · Structure no. 000000001910020

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Bus. over Scl Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US70 Bus. over Scl Railroad in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 99 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS70 Bus.
CrossesScl Railroad
Location.2 MI E Ofjct US13 70&117
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39526, -77.99992
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 Bus. over Scl Railroad built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US70 Bus. over Scl Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US70 Bus. over Scl Railroad carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US70 Bus. over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Bus. over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.