US Bridges

US13/US117S over Neuse River

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N JCT SR1926 · Structure no. 000000001910033

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
353 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13/US117S over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US13/US117S over Neuse River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13/US117S
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.3 MI N JCT SR1926
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34441, -78.02721
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US13/US117S over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13/US117S 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/US117S over Neuse River carry?

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

How long is US13/US117S over Neuse River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US13/US117S over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.