US Bridges

NC148 Ebl over US70

Good

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 3.8 Mi. W. JCT US258 · Structure no. 000000001070200

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC148 Ebl over US70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC148 Ebl over US70 in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC148 Ebl
CrossesUS70
Location3.8 Mi. W. JCT US258
RouteState Highway 148
Coordinates35.26518, -77.67393
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 NetworkInterstate 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 NC148 Ebl over US70 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC148 Ebl 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 NC148 Ebl over US70 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC148 Ebl over US70?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC148 Ebl over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.