US Bridges

US70W over NC44

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · @ Jct. US70 & NC44 · Structure no. 000000001910373

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70W over NC44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70W over NC44 in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS70W
CrossesNC44
Location@ Jct. US70 & NC44
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.43521, -78.0694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2016)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 US70W over NC44 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70W over NC44 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US70W over NC44 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70W over NC44?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US70W over NC44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.