US Bridges

Friendly Avenue over N. Josephine Boyd ST

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT Benjamin Pkw · Structure no. 000000000810465

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendly Avenue over N. Josephine Boyd ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friendly Avenue over N. Josephine Boyd ST in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFriendly Avenue
CrossesN. Josephine Boyd ST
Location0.3 MI S JCT Benjamin Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0752, -79.81453
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Friendly Avenue over N. Josephine Boyd ST built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendly Avenue over N. Josephine Boyd ST 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 Friendly Avenue over N. Josephine Boyd ST carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Friendly Avenue over N. Josephine Boyd ST?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Friendly Avenue over N. Josephine Boyd ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.