US Bridges

Summitt Ave. over Murrow Blvd.

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N.Jct. SR 1001 · Structure no. 000000000810253

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summitt Ave. over Murrow Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summitt Ave. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSummitt Ave.
CrossesMurrow Blvd.
Location0.2 Mi.N.Jct. SR 1001
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.07865, -79.78368
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2021)
Projected traffic16,400 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Summitt Ave. over Murrow Blvd. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summitt Ave. over Murrow Blvd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Summitt Ave. over Murrow Blvd. carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Summitt Ave. over Murrow Blvd.?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Summitt Ave. over Murrow Blvd.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.