US Bridges

I795S over US70

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.63 Mi. N. Jct. US70BUS · Structure no. 000000001910332

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I795S over US70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I795S over US70 in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI795S
CrossesUS70
Location0.63 Mi. N. Jct. US70BUS
RouteInterstate 795
Coordinates35.39894, -78.00824
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2021)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 NetworkInterstate 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 I795S over US70 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I795S over US70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I795S over US70 carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I795S over US70?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I795S over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.