US Bridges

SR1300 over I85BUS.LP. US29 US70

Poor

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.83 Mi. N. JCT.SR4053 · Structure no. 000000000810039

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1300 over I85BUS.LP. US29 US70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1300 over I85BUS.LP. US29 US70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1300
CrossesI85BUS.LP. US29 US70
Location0.83 Mi. N. JCT.SR4053
RouteState Highway 1300
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.92311, -80.01378
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1300 over I85BUS.LP. US29 US70 built?

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

What condition is SR1300 over I85BUS.LP. US29 US70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1300 over I85BUS.LP. US29 US70 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1300 over I85BUS.LP. US29 US70?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR1300 over I85BUS.LP. US29 US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.