US Bridges

SR1705 over US70 Byp

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US13 · Structure no. 000000001910387

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1705 over US70 Byp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1705 over US70 Byp 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1705
CrossesUS70 Byp
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US13
RouteState Highway 1705
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.4084, -77.88933
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2016)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1705 over US70 Byp built?

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

What condition is SR1705 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1705 over US70 Byp carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1705 over US70 Byp?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1705 over US70 Byp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.