US Bridges

US70 US220 over US220S SR1452

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. S. Jct. US29A · Structure no. 000000000810292

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 US220 over US220S SR1452 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 US220 over US220S SR1452 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 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70 US220
CrossesUS220S SR1452
Location1.8 Mi. S. Jct. US29A
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08796, -79.80894
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,000 (2022)
Projected traffic116,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US70 US220 over US220S SR1452 built?

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

What condition is US70 US220 over US220S SR1452 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 US70 US220 over US220S SR1452 carry?

About 58,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US70 US220 over US220S SR1452?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US70 US220 over US220S SR1452?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.