US Bridges

US70 US220 over Yanceyville Street

Poor

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Of.Jct SR2526 · Structure no. 000000000810217

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 US220 over Yanceyville Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 US220 over Yanceyville Street in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 43,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,000 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS70 US220
CrossesYanceyville Street
Location0.4 Mi. W. Of.Jct SR2526
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.0877, -79.78245
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,500 (2022)
Projected traffic87,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 US220 over Yanceyville Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70 US220 over Yanceyville Street 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 US70 US220 over Yanceyville Street carry?

About 43,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 US220 over Yanceyville Street?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US70 US220 over Yanceyville Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.