US Bridges

US70E. Byp NC44E over I-795

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Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. JCT US117 · Structure no. 000000001910354

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E. Byp NC44E over I-795 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E. Byp NC44E over I-795 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS70E. Byp NC44E
CrossesI-795
Location0.7 Mi. W. JCT US117
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.42726, -77.99162
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
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 traffic13,500 (2018)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US70E. Byp NC44E over I-795 built?

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

What condition is US70E. Byp NC44E over I-795 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 2021.

How much traffic does US70E. Byp NC44E over I-795 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70E. Byp NC44E over I-795?

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 US70E. Byp NC44E over I-795?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.