Patton Ave over I40 I85 Bus US29/70/22
PoorGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1401 · Structure no. 000000000810329
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 273 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patton Ave over I40 I85 Bus US29/70/22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patton Ave over I40 I85 Bus US29/70/22 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patton Ave over I40 I85 Bus US29/70/22 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patton Ave over I40 I85 Bus US29/70/22 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 2025.
How much traffic does Patton Ave over I40 I85 Bus US29/70/22 carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Patton Ave over I40 I85 Bus US29/70/22?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Patton Ave over I40 I85 Bus US29/70/22?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.