Merritt DR over I40
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC6 · Structure no. 000000000810295
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 327 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merritt DR over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merritt DR over I40 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merritt DR over I40 built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merritt DR over I40 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Merritt DR over I40 carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Merritt DR over I40?
The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Merritt DR over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.