US Bridges

Vanstory Street over I40

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.6 M. N. Jct. SR1323 · Structure no. 000000000810319

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
1976 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanstory Street over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanstory Street over I40 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVanstory Street
CrossesI40
Location0.6 M. N. Jct. SR1323
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.04072, -79.83288
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (1976)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 Vanstory Street over I40 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanstory Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Vanstory Street over I40 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (1976 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vanstory Street over I40?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Vanstory Street over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.