US Bridges

US70E.RAMP over US70

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.US301 · Structure no. 000000001010507

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,666
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E.RAMP over US70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E.RAMP over US70 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,666 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,333 by 2040. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70E.RAMP
CrossesUS70
Location0.5 MI.W.JCT.US301
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.529, -78.3072
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,666 (2017)
Projected traffic11,333 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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.RAMP over US70 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70E.RAMP over US70 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US70E.RAMP over US70 carry?

About 5,666 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70E.RAMP over US70?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US70E.RAMP over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.