US29 Sbl over SR1401
PoorGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC6 · Structure no. 000000000810285
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US29 Sbl over SR1401 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29 Sbl over SR1401 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US29 Sbl over SR1401 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US29 Sbl over SR1401 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 2025.
How much traffic does US29 Sbl over SR1401 carry?
About 26,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US29 Sbl over SR1401?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US29 Sbl over SR1401?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.