US Bridges

US70WB US258N over Neuse River Ovrflw.

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Lenoir County, North Carolina · 1.3MI West JCT Nc 11 & 55 · Structure no. 000000001070057

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
315 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70WB US258N over Neuse River Ovrflw. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70WB US258N over Neuse River Ovrflw. in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 14,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70WB US258N
CrossesNeuse River Ovrflw.
Location1.3MI West JCT Nc 11 & 55
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26323, -77.62372
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US70WB US258N over Neuse River Ovrflw. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70WB US258N over Neuse River Ovrflw. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US70WB US258N over Neuse River Ovrflw. carry?

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

How long is US70WB US258N over Neuse River Ovrflw.?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US70WB US258N over Neuse River Ovrflw.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.