US Bridges

US70BUS NC210 over US70

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. W. Jct. SR2307 · Structure no. 000000001010620

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70BUS NC210 over US70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70BUS NC210 over US70 in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS70BUS NC210
CrossesUS70
Location0.01 Mi. W. Jct. SR2307
RouteU.S. Route 7
Coordinates35.49142, -78.27047
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US70BUS NC210 over US70 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70BUS NC210 over US70 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US70BUS NC210 over US70 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US70BUS NC210 over US70?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US70BUS NC210 over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.