US Bridges

US117BYP. over US13/US70BYP/US117BYP

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.7MI. N. Jct. US70BUS. · Structure no. 000000001910047

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US117BYP. over US13/US70BYP/US117BYP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US117BYP. over US13/US70BYP/US117BYP in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS117BYP.
CrossesUS13/US70BYP/US117BYP
Location0.7MI. N. Jct. US70BUS.
RouteU.S. Route 117
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.3994, -77.99166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2016)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US117BYP. over US13/US70BYP/US117BYP built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US117BYP. over US13/US70BYP/US117BYP 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US117BYP. over US13/US70BYP/US117BYP carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US117BYP. over US13/US70BYP/US117BYP?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US117BYP. over US13/US70BYP/US117BYP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.