US Bridges

Phillips Avenue over US29 SR2526N.

PoorPosted for load

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US220 · Structure no. 000000000810342

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips Avenue over US29 SR2526N. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phillips Avenue over US29 SR2526N. 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPhillips Avenue
CrossesUS29 SR2526N.
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US220
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.09981, -79.76432
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2015)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Phillips Avenue over US29 SR2526N. built?

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

What condition is Phillips Avenue over US29 SR2526N. 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 Phillips Avenue over US29 SR2526N. carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Phillips Avenue over US29 SR2526N.?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips Avenue over US29 SR2526N.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.