US Bridges

Jonestown Road over I40

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1243 · Structure no. 000000000670193

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
381 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonestown Road over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jonestown Road over I40 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJonestown Road
CrossesI40
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1243
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.06293, -80.34067
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2019)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jonestown Road over I40 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonestown Road over I40 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jonestown Road over I40 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jonestown Road over I40?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Jonestown Road over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.