Sixteenth Street over US29
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.03 Mi.E.Jct.Summit Ave. · Structure no. 000000000810347
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 219 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sixteenth Street over US29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixteenth Street over US29 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 64 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sixteenth Street over US29 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sixteenth Street over US29 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Sixteenth Street over US29 carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sixteenth Street over US29?
The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Sixteenth Street over US29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.