NC42 over Neuse River
GoodJohnston County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.W. JCT.SR1705 · Structure no. 000000001010075
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 376 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC42 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over Neuse River in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC42 over Neuse River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC42 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 2023.
How much traffic does NC42 over Neuse River carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC42 over Neuse River?
The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns NC42 over Neuse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.