US Bridges

US13NBL/US70EB over US117BUS/NC 111

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.35 MI N JCT US 117 Byp · Structure no. 000000001910079

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13NBL/US70EB over US117BUS/NC 111 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13NBL/US70EB over US117BUS/NC 111 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13NBL/US70EB
CrossesUS117BUS/NC 111
Location0.35 MI N JCT US 117 Byp
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40068, -77.98581
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2018)
Projected traffic30,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US13NBL/US70EB over US117BUS/NC 111 built?

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

What condition is US13NBL/US70EB over US117BUS/NC 111 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 2023.

How much traffic does US13NBL/US70EB over US117BUS/NC 111 carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13NBL/US70EB over US117BUS/NC 111?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US13NBL/US70EB over US117BUS/NC 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.