US Bridges

I42 US70W.BYP.RAMP over US70E US70W SR1300

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US70W · Structure no. 000000001910377

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
517 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I42 US70W.BYP.RAMP over US70E US70W SR1300 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I42 US70W.BYP.RAMP over US70E US70W SR1300 in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 517 ft (157.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI42 US70W.BYP.RAMP
CrossesUS70E US70W SR1300
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US70W
RouteInterstate 42
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42801, -77.99604
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length517 ft (157.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 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 I42 US70W.BYP.RAMP over US70E US70W SR1300 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I42 US70W.BYP.RAMP over US70E US70W SR1300 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I42 US70W.BYP.RAMP over US70E US70W SR1300 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I42 US70W.BYP.RAMP over US70E US70W SR1300?

The structure is 517 ft (157.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I42 US70W.BYP.RAMP over US70E US70W SR1300?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.