S. Elm Eugene St. over I40 I85 Business
PoorGuilford County, North Carolina · 2.4 Mi. N. JCT I85 · Structure no. 000000000810309
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Elm Eugene St. over I40 I85 Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Elm Eugene St. over I40 I85 Business in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 80 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 S. Elm Eugene St. over I40 I85 Business built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is S. Elm Eugene St. over I40 I85 Business 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does S. Elm Eugene St. over I40 I85 Business carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S. Elm Eugene St. over I40 I85 Business?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns S. Elm Eugene St. over I40 I85 Business?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.