Willow Road over I40
PoorGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.15 Mi. S. Jct. US29 · Structure no. 000000000810352
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow Road over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Road over I40 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 36 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Willow Road over I40 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willow Road over I40 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Willow Road over I40 carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Willow Road over I40?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Willow Road over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.