US70W over Austin Pond
GoodJohnston County, North Carolina · 2.5 Mi.E.Jct. I40 · Structure no. 000000001010579
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 837 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70W over Austin Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70W over Austin Pond in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2040. The structure is 837 ft (255.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70W over Austin Pond built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70W over Austin Pond 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US70W over Austin Pond carry?
About 32,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US70W over Austin Pond?
The structure is 837 ft (255.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US70W over Austin Pond?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.