US Bridges

US70E.BYP over SR1555

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi.E. of JCT.NC42 · Structure no. 000000001010584

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E.BYP over SR1555 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E.BYP over SR1555 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS70E.BYP
CrossesSR1555
Location1.6 Mi.E. of JCT.NC42
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61645, -78.4835
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2019)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1555 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70E.BYP over SR1555 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 2022.

How much traffic does US70E.BYP over SR1555 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70E.BYP over SR1555?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US70E.BYP over SR1555?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.