US Bridges

US70E over US29

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.45 MI E JCT SR2526 · Structure no. 000000000810017

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70E over US29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70E over US29 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 19,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,500 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70E
CrossesUS29
Location0.45 MI E JCT SR2526
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08769, -79.7665
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,750 (2022)
Projected traffic39,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70E over US29 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70E over 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 US70E over US29 carry?

About 19,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70E over US29?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US70E over US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.