US Bridges

US70E;BYP over US301 NC96

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. I-95 · Structure no. 000000001010520

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E;BYP over US301 NC96 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E;BYP over US301 NC96 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 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;BYP
CrossesUS301 NC96
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. I-95
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.52341, -78.30258
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2019)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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;BYP over US301 NC96 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70E;BYP over US301 NC96 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 2021.

How much traffic does US70E;BYP over US301 NC96 carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70E;BYP over US301 NC96?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US70E;BYP over US301 NC96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.