US Bridges

East Market ST over US29

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000810021

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Market ST over US29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Market ST over US29 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Market ST
CrossesUS29
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. US70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.07354, -79.76635
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2021)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 East Market ST over US29 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Market ST over US29 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Market ST over US29 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East Market ST over US29?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns East Market ST over US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.