US Bridges

SR1525 over US70 Byp

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · .93 M. NORTH.JCT.NC42 · Structure no. 000000001010599

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1525 over US70 Byp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1525 over US70 Byp in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1525
CrossesUS70 Byp
Location.93 M. NORTH.JCT.NC42
RouteState Highway 1525
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62989, -78.53616
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2018)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1525 over US70 Byp built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1525 over US70 Byp 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1525 over US70 Byp carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1525 over US70 Byp?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1525 over US70 Byp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.