US Bridges

US70E.BUS over US70 Ramp

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.15 MI.S.JCT.SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000490221

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E.BUS over US70 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E.BUS over US70 Ramp in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS70E.BUS
CrossesUS70 Ramp
Location0.15 MI.S.JCT.SR1004
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.09455, -77.03795
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US70E.BUS over US70 Ramp built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70E.BUS over US70 Ramp 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 US70E.BUS over US70 Ramp carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70E.BUS over US70 Ramp?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US70E.BUS over US70 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.