US Bridges

Sullivan Street over US29 US70 US220

Poor

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.66 Mi. E. Jct. SR2526 · Structure no. 000000000810331

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan Street over US29 US70 US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan Street over US29 US70 US220 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSullivan Street
CrossesUS29 US70 US220
Location0.66 Mi. E. Jct. SR2526
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.07991, -79.76712
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2020)
Projected traffic8,600 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan Street over US29 US70 US220 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan Street over US29 US70 US220 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sullivan Street over US29 US70 US220 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan Street over US29 US70 US220?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan Street over US29 US70 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.