US Bridges

US220 over I40 US220

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.25 Mi. N. Jct. I85 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000810325

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220 over I40 US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220 over I40 US220 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS220
CrossesI40 US220
Location1.25 Mi. N. Jct. I85 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.03541, -79.81966
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width128 ft (38.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2020)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US220 over I40 US220 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220 over I40 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US220 over I40 US220 carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US220 over I40 US220?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns US220 over I40 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.