I40 85 US29 70 220 over South Buffalo Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. I85 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000810299
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 85 US29 70 220 over South Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 85 US29 70 220 over South Buffalo Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 120,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,000 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 85 US29 70 220 over South Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I40 85 US29 70 220 over South Buffalo Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I40 85 US29 70 220 over South Buffalo Creek carry?
About 120,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 85 US29 70 220 over South Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns I40 85 US29 70 220 over South Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.