US Bridges

US70W.BUS over US70 Byp

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.15 Mi. E. Jct. SR1901 · Structure no. 000000001010604

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70W.BUS over US70 Byp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70W.BUS over US70 Byp 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70W.BUS
CrossesUS70 Byp
Location1.15 Mi. E. Jct. SR1901
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59757, -78.41125
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 SystemNo

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 US70W.BUS over US70 Byp built?

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

What condition is US70W.BUS over US70 Byp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US70W.BUS over US70 Byp carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70W.BUS over US70 Byp?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US70W.BUS over US70 Byp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.