US Bridges

I-42 US70 over I795N

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 3.81 Mi. E. Jct. NC581 · Structure no. 000000001910353

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-42 US70 over I795N is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-42 US70 over I795N in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-42 US70
CrossesI795N
Location3.81 Mi. E. Jct. NC581
RouteInterstate 42
Coordinates35.42746, -77.99145
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-42 US70 over I795N built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-42 US70 over I795N 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-42 US70 over I795N carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-42 US70 over I795N?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-42 US70 over I795N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.