US Bridges

US70E US258S over Neuse River Ovrflw.

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI W. JCT NC11&55 · Structure no. 000000001070056

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E US258S over Neuse River Ovrflw. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E US258S over Neuse River Ovrflw. 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 6 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2040. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70E US258S
CrossesNeuse River Ovrflw.
Location1.3 MI W. JCT NC11&55
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26309, -77.62388
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,750 (2022)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70E US258S over Neuse River Ovrflw. built?

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

What condition is US70E US258S over Neuse River Ovrflw. 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 US70E US258S over Neuse River Ovrflw. carry?

About 14,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70E US258S over Neuse River Ovrflw.?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US70E US258S over Neuse River Ovrflw.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.