US Bridges

US70 over I95

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.24 MI E. of JCT SR 2398 · Structure no. 000000001010042

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 over I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 over I95 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70
CrossesI95
Location0.24 MI E. of JCT SR 2398
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5194, -78.28957
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2018)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 over I95 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 over I95 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US70 over I95 carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 over I95?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US70 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.