US Bridges

US70 over US70BYP.

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Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1731 · Structure no. 000000001070207

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,425
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 over US70BYP. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 over US70BYP. in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70
CrossesUS70BYP.
Location0.7 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1731
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyLenoir County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30404, -77.8191
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2020)
Projected traffic4,850 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 over US70BYP. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 over US70BYP. 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 US70 over US70BYP. carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US70 over US70BYP.?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US70 over US70BYP.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.