US Bridges

Holden Road over I40

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC6 · Structure no. 000000000810304

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holden Road over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holden Road 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHolden Road
CrossesI40
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.04646, -79.84964
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2021)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holden Road over I40 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holden Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Holden Road over I40 carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Holden Road over I40?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Holden Road over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.