US Bridges

West Cone Blvd. over Lawndale Drive

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.E.JCT.US220 · Structure no. 000000000810447

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Cone Blvd. over Lawndale Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Cone Blvd. over Lawndale Drive in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Cone Blvd.
CrossesLawndale Drive
Location0.5 MI.E.JCT.US220
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.10902, -79.81992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2021)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Cone Blvd. over Lawndale Drive built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Cone Blvd. over Lawndale Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West Cone Blvd. over Lawndale Drive carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Cone Blvd. over Lawndale Drive?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns West Cone Blvd. over Lawndale Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.