US Bridges

US13/US70B over SR1560 and A&ec.Rr.

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.26 MI.S.JCT.US70/US13N · Structure no. 000000001910089

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13/US70B over SR1560 and A&ec.Rr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13/US70B over SR1560 and A&ec.Rr. in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13/US70B
CrossesSR1560 and A&ec.Rr.
Location0.26 MI.S.JCT.US70/US13N
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.38148, -77.93827
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 US13/US70B over SR1560 and A&ec.Rr. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13/US70B over SR1560 and A&ec.Rr. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US13/US70B over SR1560 and A&ec.Rr. carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13/US70B over SR1560 and A&ec.Rr.?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US13/US70B over SR1560 and A&ec.Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.