US70E over Waterway
FairJohnston County, North Carolina · 0.7MI.E.JCT.SR1560 · Structure no. 000000001010601
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 430 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70E over Waterway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E over Waterway 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 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2040. The structure is 430 ft (131 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US70E over Waterway built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70E over Waterway 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US70E over Waterway carry?
About 16,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70E over Waterway?
The structure is 430 ft (131 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US70E over Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.