US Bridges

West Cone Blvd over Br of Philadelphia Lk

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.5MI.E.JCT.US220 North · Structure no. 000000000810451

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Cone Blvd over Br of Philadelphia Lk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Cone Blvd over Br of Philadelphia Lk in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Cone Blvd
CrossesBr of Philadelphia Lk
Location1.5MI.E.JCT.US220 North
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.10622, -79.80374
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2021)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Cone Blvd over Br of Philadelphia Lk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Cone Blvd over Br of Philadelphia Lk 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 Br of Philadelphia Lk carry?

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

How long is West Cone Blvd over Br of Philadelphia Lk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Cone Blvd over Br of Philadelphia Lk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.