Washington Street over Murrow Blvd.
PoorPosted for loadGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000810221
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Murrow Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Murrow Blvd. in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 48 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Murrow Blvd. built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Murrow Blvd. 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Murrow Blvd. carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Murrow Blvd.?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Murrow Blvd.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.