US Bridges

US70E over SR1563

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi.E. Jct. SR1560 · Structure no. 000000001010603

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E over SR1563 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E over SR1563 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70E
CrossesSR1563
Location1.6 Mi.E. Jct. SR1560
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.60392, -78.43797
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2022)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 over SR1563 built?

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

What condition is US70E over SR1563 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 over SR1563 carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70E over SR1563?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US70E over SR1563?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.