US Bridges

US220 over I85BUS US29

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1118 · Structure no. 000000000810015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220 over I85BUS US29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220 over I85BUS US29 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 102 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS220
CrossesI85BUS US29
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1118
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.01845, -79.82625
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2013)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US220 over I85BUS US29 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220 over I85BUS US29 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US220 over I85BUS US29 carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US220 over I85BUS US29?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US220 over I85BUS US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.