US Bridges

SR1708 over US70 Byp.

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Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S Jct. SR1705 · Structure no. 000000001910388

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

About this bridge

SR1708 over US70 Byp. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1708 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1708
CrossesUS70 Byp.
Location0.4 Mi. S Jct. SR1705
RouteState Highway 1708
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40353, -77.87836
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1708 over US70 Byp. built?

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

What condition is SR1708 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1708 over US70 Byp. carry?

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

How long is SR1708 over US70 Byp.?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1708 over US70 Byp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.