US Bridges

SR2220 over I40

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. W. Jct. SR1113 · Structure no. 000000000630302

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2220 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2220 over I40 in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2220
CrossesI40
Location0.01 Mi. W. Jct. SR1113
RouteState Highway 2220
Coordinates35.94513, -78.99451
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2220 over I40 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2220 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR2220 over I40 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2220 over I40?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR2220 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.