US Bridges

US13 US70 US117 over US70BUS.

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.22 Mi.S. JCT SR1302 · Structure no. 000000001910069

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 US70 US117 over US70BUS. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13 US70 US117 over US70BUS. in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS13 US70 US117
CrossesUS70BUS.
Location0.22 Mi.S. JCT SR1302
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39691, -78.00197
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2020)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US13 US70 US117 over US70BUS. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 US70 US117 over US70BUS. 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 2025.

How much traffic does US13 US70 US117 over US70BUS. carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13 US70 US117 over US70BUS.?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US13 US70 US117 over US70BUS.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.