US Bridges

Benjamin Parkway over W Wendover AVE/US70/220

Poor

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.14 Mi. S. Jct. SR2175 · Structure no. 000000000810469

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benjamin Parkway over W Wendover AVE/US70/220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benjamin Parkway over W Wendover AVE/US70/220 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBenjamin Parkway
CrossesW Wendover AVE/US70/220
Location0.14 Mi. S. Jct. SR2175
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0871, -79.82358
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Benjamin Parkway over W Wendover AVE/US70/220 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benjamin Parkway over W Wendover AVE/US70/220 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Benjamin Parkway over W Wendover AVE/US70/220 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Benjamin Parkway over W Wendover AVE/US70/220?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Benjamin Parkway over W Wendover AVE/US70/220?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.