US Bridges

US70E over N. Southern Railway

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.3MI E.Jct US70A · Structure no. 000000001010097

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E over N. Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E over N. Southern Railway 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70E
CrossesN. Southern Railway
Location0.3MI E.Jct US70A
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47354, -78.17348
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70E over N. Southern Railway built?

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

What condition is US70E over N. Southern Railway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US70E over N. Southern Railway carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70E over N. Southern Railway?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US70E over N. Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.