US Bridges

US13 over US70 Byp

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR-1705 · Structure no. 000000001910386

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 over US70 Byp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13 over US70 Byp 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS13
CrossesUS70 Byp
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR-1705
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.41197, -77.89737
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US13 over US70 Byp built?

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

What condition is US13 over US70 Byp 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 2024.

How much traffic does US13 over US70 Byp carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13 over US70 Byp?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US13 over US70 Byp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.