US Bridges

US70BUS Ebl over US70 Byp

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.15 Mi.E. Jct. SR1901 · Structure no. 000000001010605

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
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

US70BUS Ebl over US70 Byp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70BUS Ebl 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% 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).

CarriesUS70BUS Ebl
CrossesUS70 Byp
Location1.15 Mi.E. Jct. SR1901
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.59777, -78.41156
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 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 rating62.9 US tons

Structure

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
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 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 US70BUS Ebl over US70 Byp built?

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

What condition is US70BUS Ebl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US70BUS Ebl over US70 Byp carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70BUS Ebl 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 US70BUS Ebl over US70 Byp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.