US Bridges

US70A over Scl Railroad

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. US301 · Structure no. 000000001010017

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70A over Scl Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70A over Scl Railroad in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70A
CrossesScl Railroad
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. US301
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.52359, -78.29744
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2021)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70A over Scl Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70A over Scl Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US70A over Scl Railroad carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70A over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US70A over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.