US Bridges

US70BUS over I95

Poor

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.E. Jct. SR2560 · Structure no. 000000001010066

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70BUS over I95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70BUS over I95 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70BUS
CrossesI95
Location0.4 Mi.E. Jct. SR2560
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50404, -78.321
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70BUS over I95 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70BUS over I95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US70BUS over I95 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US70BUS over I95?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US70BUS over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.