US Bridges

SR2526N.RAMP over US29

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. US220 · Structure no. 000000000810283

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2526N.RAMP over US29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2526N.RAMP over US29 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2526N.RAMP
CrossesUS29
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. US220
RouteState Highway 2526
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.09844, -79.76525
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2526N.RAMP over US29 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2526N.RAMP over US29 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 SR2526N.RAMP over US29 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR2526N.RAMP over US29?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR2526N.RAMP over US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.