US Bridges

Mcconnell Street over US29/70 US220

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W. JCT.SR4240 · Structure no. 000000000810318

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcconnell Street over US29/70 US220 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcconnell Street over US29/70 US220 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMcconnell Street
CrossesUS29/70 US220
Location0.2 Mi.W. JCT.SR4240
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.06634, -79.76647
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mcconnell Street over US29/70 US220 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcconnell Street over US29/70 US220 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mcconnell Street over US29/70 US220 carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mcconnell Street over US29/70 US220?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mcconnell Street over US29/70 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.