US Bridges

NC148W.RAMP over US70

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 3.8 Mi. W. Jct. US258 · Structure no. 000000001070191

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC148W.RAMP over US70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC148W.RAMP over US70 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC148W.RAMP
CrossesUS70
Location3.8 Mi. W. Jct. US258
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.26554, -77.67609
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC148W.RAMP over US70 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC148W.RAMP over US70 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC148W.RAMP over US70 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC148W.RAMP over US70?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC148W.RAMP over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.