US Bridges

US70E Byp. over US117 Alt

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.E.JCT.I-795 · Structure no. 000000001910361

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E Byp. over US117 Alt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E Byp. over US117 Alt 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 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70E Byp.
CrossesUS117 Alt
Location0.7 MI.E.JCT.I-795
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42546, -77.98021
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
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 rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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. over US117 Alt built?

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

What condition is US70E Byp. over US117 Alt 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US70E Byp. over US117 Alt carry?

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

How long is US70E Byp. over US117 Alt?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US70E Byp. over US117 Alt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.