US Bridges

US70W.RAMP over US70BUS.

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Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1553 · Structure no. 000000001010606

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70W.RAMP over US70BUS. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70W.RAMP over US70BUS. 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70W.RAMP
CrossesUS70BUS.
Location1.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1553
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60351, -78.41563
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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.RAMP over US70BUS. built?

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

What condition is US70W.RAMP over US70BUS. 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 US70W.RAMP over US70BUS. carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70W.RAMP over US70BUS.?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US70W.RAMP over US70BUS.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.