Us70e over Newport River

Fair Condition61 years old13,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCarteret
Location0.2 Mi.w.jct Sr1140
CarriesUs70e
CrossesNewport River
Coordinates34.78092, -76.87326

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length225.7 ft (68.8 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area715.5 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic13,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000310007

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