US Bridges

US13S US70W over US117 Bus; NC111N

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.35 Mi. N. JCT.US117 Byp · Structure no. 000000001910081

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13S US70W over US117 Bus; NC111N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13S US70W over US117 Bus; NC111N 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13S US70W
CrossesUS117 Bus; NC111N
Location0.35 Mi. N. JCT.US117 Byp
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40087, -77.9857
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US13S US70W over US117 Bus; NC111N built?

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

What condition is US13S US70W over US117 Bus; NC111N 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 US13S US70W over US117 Bus; NC111N carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13S US70W over US117 Bus; NC111N?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US13S US70W over US117 Bus; NC111N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.