US Bridges

SR2770 over US70

Poor

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. of Jct. SR3163 · Structure no. 000000000810131

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2770 over US70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2770 over US70 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2770
CrossesUS70
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Jct. SR3163
RouteState Highway 2770
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08758, -79.74034
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2770 over US70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2770 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2770 over US70 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2770 over US70?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR2770 over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.