US Bridges

US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River Overf

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.NE.JCT.US70BYP · Structure no. 000000001070026

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River Overf is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River Overf in Lenoir 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70 US258BUS NC58
CrossesNeuse River Overf
Location0.3MI.NE.JCT.US70BYP
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.24865, -77.58173
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River Overf built?

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

What condition is US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River Overf 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River Overf carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River Overf?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River Overf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.