US Bridges

US13/US117S over Neuse Rvr Ovrflw

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.15MI.S.JCT SR2108 · Structure no. 000000001910052

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13/US117S over Neuse Rvr Ovrflw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13/US117S over Neuse Rvr Ovrflw 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS13/US117S
CrossesNeuse Rvr Ovrflw
Location0.15MI.S.JCT SR2108
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.34639, -78.02407
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2016)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Rvr Ovrflw built?

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

What condition is US13/US117S over Neuse Rvr Ovrflw 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US13/US117S over Neuse Rvr Ovrflw carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13/US117S over Neuse Rvr Ovrflw?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US13/US117S over Neuse Rvr Ovrflw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.