US Bridges

US70RMP over US70BYP

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. of Jct. SR2375 · Structure no. 000000001010509

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70RMP over US70BYP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70RMP over US70BYP 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70RMP
CrossesUS70BYP
Location0.6 Mi. E. of Jct. SR2375
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.51122, -78.28332
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2019)
Projected traffic8,800 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

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 US70RMP over US70BYP built?

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

What condition is US70RMP over US70BYP 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US70RMP over US70BYP carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70RMP over US70BYP?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US70RMP over US70BYP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.