US Bridges

US70 Bus Wbl Ramp over Neuse R. & Scotts

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · @ Jct. US70BUS & US17 · Structure no. 000000000490234

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,271 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Bus Wbl Ramp over Neuse R. & Scotts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Bus Wbl Ramp over Neuse R. & Scotts in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,271 ft (387.4 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS70 Bus Wbl Ramp
CrossesNeuse R. & Scotts
Location@ Jct. US70BUS & US17
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.09453, -77.03563
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,271 ft (387.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 Bus Wbl Ramp over Neuse R. & Scotts built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 Bus Wbl Ramp over Neuse R. & Scotts 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 US70 Bus Wbl Ramp over Neuse R. & Scotts carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 Bus Wbl Ramp over Neuse R. & Scotts?

The structure is 1,271 ft (387.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Bus Wbl Ramp over Neuse R. & Scotts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.