US Bridges

US70WBYP over I95 SR2398

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi.W. of JCT.I95 · Structure no. 000000001010523

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

About this bridge

US70WBYP over I95 SR2398 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70WBYP over I95 SR2398 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 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70WBYP
CrossesI95 SR2398
Location0.01 Mi.W. of JCT.I95
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.51615, -78.29625
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 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 US70WBYP over I95 SR2398 built?

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

What condition is US70WBYP over I95 SR2398 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 US70WBYP over I95 SR2398 carry?

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

How long is US70WBYP over I95 SR2398?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US70WBYP over I95 SR2398?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.