US Bridges

Bessemer Avenue over US29 US70 US220

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2526 · Structure no. 000000000810334

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bessemer Avenue over US29 US70 US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bessemer Avenue 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBessemer Avenue
CrossesUS29 US70 US220
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR2526
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08493, -79.76704
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bessemer Avenue over US29 US70 US220 built?

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

What condition is Bessemer Avenue over US29 US70 US220 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Bessemer Avenue over US29 US70 US220 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bessemer Avenue over US29 US70 US220?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bessemer Avenue over US29 US70 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.