Tuscaloosa Street over US29 US70 US220
PoorGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. E. Jct. SR3762 · Structure no. 000000000810302
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 178 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tuscaloosa Street over US29 US70 US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuscaloosa Street over US29 US70 US220 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tuscaloosa Street over US29 US70 US220 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tuscaloosa Street over US29 US70 US220 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Tuscaloosa Street over US29 US70 US220 carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Tuscaloosa Street over US29 US70 US220?
The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Tuscaloosa Street over US29 US70 US220?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.