US Bridges

US13 US70BYP US117 over SR1304

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US70 Bus. · Structure no. 000000001910078

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 US70BYP US117 over SR1304 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13 US70BYP US117 over SR1304 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13 US70BYP US117
CrossesSR1304
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US70 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39894, -77.99441
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2020)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US13 US70BYP US117 over SR1304 built?

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

What condition is US13 US70BYP US117 over SR1304 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 US70BYP US117 over SR1304 carry?

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

How long is US13 US70BYP US117 over SR1304?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US13 US70BYP US117 over SR1304?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.