US Bridges

US220 over Lake Higgins Spillway

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC150 · Structure no. 000000000810301

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220 over Lake Higgins Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220 over Lake Higgins Spillway in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS220
CrossesLake Higgins Spillway
Location2.0 Mi. S. Jct. NC150
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.16854, -79.87937
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US220 over Lake Higgins Spillway built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220 over Lake Higgins Spillway 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 2023.

How much traffic does US220 over Lake Higgins Spillway carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US220 over Lake Higgins Spillway?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US220 over Lake Higgins Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.