US Bridges

US70 Byp(ramp) over Neuse River

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · At Jct. US17&US70BUS · Structure no. 000000000490236

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,924 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Byp(ramp) over Neuse River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Byp(ramp) over Neuse River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 2,924 ft (891.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 Byp(ramp)
CrossesNeuse River
LocationAt Jct. US17&US70BUS
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09681, -77.02841
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,924 ft (891.2 m)
Longest span249 ft (75.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 Byp(ramp) over Neuse River built?

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

What condition is US70 Byp(ramp) over Neuse River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US70 Byp(ramp) over Neuse River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70 Byp(ramp) over Neuse River?

The structure is 2,924 ft (891.2 m) long with a longest span of 249 ft (75.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Byp(ramp) over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.