US Bridges

SR1546 over I85BUS.LOOP/US29/US70

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Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1254 · Structure no. 000000000810276

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1546 over I85BUS.LOOP/US29/US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1546 over I85BUS.LOOP/US29/US70 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1546
CrossesI85BUS.LOOP/US29/US70
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1254
RouteState Highway 1546
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.98099, -79.90179
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR1546 over I85BUS.LOOP/US29/US70 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1546 over I85BUS.LOOP/US29/US70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1546 over I85BUS.LOOP/US29/US70 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1546 over I85BUS.LOOP/US29/US70?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR1546 over I85BUS.LOOP/US29/US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.