US Bridges

US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. JCT US70BYP. · Structure no. 000000001070042

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
485 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS70 US258BUS NC58
CrossesNeuse River
Location0.1 Mi. N. JCT US70BYP.
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.24643, -77.58309
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 built?

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

What condition is US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River 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 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US70 US258BUS NC58 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.