US Bridges

I40E I85N;RAMP W over US29N US70E US220N

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000000810291

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E I85N;RAMP W over US29N US70E US220N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E I85N;RAMP W over US29N US70E US220N in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI40E I85N;RAMP W
CrossesUS29N US70E US220N
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. US421
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.04678, -79.76897
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I40E I85N;RAMP W over US29N US70E US220N built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40E I85N;RAMP W over US29N US70E US220N 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I40E I85N;RAMP W over US29N US70E US220N carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E I85N;RAMP W over US29N US70E US220N?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I40E I85N;RAMP W over US29N US70E US220N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.