US Bridges

US13W US70W 117S over Scl Railroad

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N JCT US70 Bus · Structure no. 000000001910076

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13W US70W 117S over Scl Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13W US70W 117S over Scl Railroad 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 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13W US70W 117S
CrossesScl Railroad
Location0.4 MI N JCT US70 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.399, -77.99632
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2022)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US13W US70W 117S over Scl Railroad built?

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

What condition is US13W US70W 117S over Scl Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US13W US70W 117S over Scl Railroad carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13W US70W 117S over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US13W US70W 117S over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.