US Bridges

US70 US258RAMP over US70E.BUS;US258S.BUS

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 1.6 Mi. W. Jct. NC11/5 · Structure no. 000000001070054

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 US258RAMP over US70E.BUS;US258S.BUS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 US258RAMP over US70E.BUS;US258S.BUS in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 US258RAMP
CrossesUS70E.BUS;US258S.BUS
Location1.6 Mi. W. Jct. NC11/5
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26615, -77.63073
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2021)
Projected traffic13,500 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
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US70 US258RAMP over US70E.BUS;US258S.BUS built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 US258RAMP over US70E.BUS;US258S.BUS in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US70 US258RAMP over US70E.BUS;US258S.BUS carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 US258RAMP over US70E.BUS;US258S.BUS?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US70 US258RAMP over US70E.BUS;US258S.BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.