US Bridges

US70B over Neuse River

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.W.JCT.US301 · Structure no. 000000001010040

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70B over Neuse River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70B over Neuse River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70B
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.7 MI.W.JCT.US301
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.51283, -78.34988
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2019)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70B over Neuse River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70B over Neuse River 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US70B over Neuse River carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US70B over Neuse River?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US70B over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.