US Bridges

US70BYP Ramp over I795

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.7MI W JCT US70BYP/NC117 · Structure no. 000000001910356

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70BYP Ramp over I795 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70BYP Ramp over I795 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70BYP Ramp
CrossesI795
Location0.7MI W JCT US70BYP/NC117
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.42546, -77.99317
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks16%
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

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 US70BYP Ramp over I795 built?

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

What condition is US70BYP Ramp over I795 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US70BYP Ramp over I795 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US70BYP Ramp over I795?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US70BYP Ramp over I795?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.