US Bridges

I40 US29 US220 over US29 US220N

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E JCT SR1401 · Structure no. 000000000810348

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 US29 US220 over US29 US220N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 US29 US220 over US29 US220N in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,000 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 US29 US220
CrossesUS29 US220N
Location0.3 MI E JCT SR1401
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.04602, -79.76966
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2022)
Projected traffic73,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 I40 US29 US220 over US29 US220N built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 US29 US220 over US29 US220N 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I40 US29 US220 over US29 US220N carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 US29 US220 over US29 US220N?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I40 US29 US220 over US29 US220N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.