US Bridges

US13 US117 N over Neuse River

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N. of Jct. SR1926 · Structure no. 000000001910032

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 US117 N over Neuse River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13 US117 N over Neuse River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13 US117 N
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.3 MI N. of Jct. SR1926
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.3443, -78.0271
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2022)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US13 US117 N over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 US117 N over Neuse River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US13 US117 N over Neuse River carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13 US117 N over Neuse River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US13 US117 N over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.