US Bridges

US70 Byp. Ebl over I95 SR2398

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. W. of Jct. SR2305 · Structure no. 000000001010524

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
348 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 Byp. Ebl over I95 SR2398 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 Byp. Ebl 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 Byp. Ebl
CrossesI95 SR2398
Location1.4 Mi. W. of Jct. SR2305
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.51603, -78.29648
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length348 ft (106 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 traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,000 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 US70 Byp. Ebl over I95 SR2398 built?

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

What condition is US70 Byp. Ebl over I95 SR2398 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US70 Byp. Ebl over I95 SR2398 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 Byp. Ebl over I95 SR2398?

The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US70 Byp. Ebl over I95 SR2398?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.