US Bridges

US220 over Elm Street

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N JCT SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000810274

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220 over Elm Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220 over Elm 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,000 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS220
CrossesElm Street
Location0.3 MI N JCT SR1001
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08811, -79.78914
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2022)
Projected traffic97,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US220 over Elm Street built?

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

What condition is US220 over Elm Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US220 over Elm Street carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US220 over Elm Street?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US220 over Elm Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.