US Bridges

US70E.BYP over SR1560

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi.E. Jct. SR1554 · Structure no. 000000001010586

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E.BYP over SR1560 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E.BYP over SR1560 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 17,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,500 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70E.BYP
CrossesSR1560
Location1.3 Mi.E. Jct. SR1554
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.61169, -78.46329
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,750 (2022)
Projected traffic35,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR1560 built?

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

What condition is US70E.BYP over SR1560 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US70E.BYP over SR1560 carry?

About 17,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70E.BYP over SR1560?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US70E.BYP over SR1560?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.