US Bridges

I40E US220N over I85S Bus

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000810336

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40E US220N over I85S Bus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E US220N over I85S Bus in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,000 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesI40E US220N
CrossesI85S Bus
Location0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR1007
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.03194, -79.80639
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2019)
Projected traffic105,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I40E US220N over I85S Bus built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40E US220N over I85S Bus 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 2025.

How much traffic does I40E US220N over I85S Bus carry?

About 52,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40E US220N over I85S Bus?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I40E US220N over I85S Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.