US Bridges

US70E.RAMP NC44 over US70BYP NC44

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Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. I795 · Structure no. 000000001910355

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E.RAMP NC44 over US70BYP NC44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E.RAMP NC44 over US70BYP NC44 in Wayne 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70E.RAMP NC44
CrossesUS70BYP NC44
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. I795
RouteInterstate 795
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42781, -77.99467
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US70E.RAMP NC44 over US70BYP NC44 built?

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

What condition is US70E.RAMP NC44 over US70BYP NC44 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US70E.RAMP NC44 over US70BYP NC44 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70E.RAMP NC44 over US70BYP NC44?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US70E.RAMP NC44 over US70BYP NC44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.