I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1009
PoorGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.53 Mi. N. Jct. SR1300 · Structure no. 000000000810147
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1009 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1009 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1009 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1009 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1009 carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1009?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I85BUS US29 US70 over SR1009?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.