US Bridges

Spring Garden St. over SR2254

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1008 · Structure no. 000000000810486

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Garden St. over SR2254 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Garden St. over SR2254 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Garden St.
CrossesSR2254
Location1.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1008
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.06188, -79.86021
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2021)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Spring Garden St. over SR2254 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Garden St. over SR2254 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Garden St. over SR2254 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spring Garden St. over SR2254?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Garden St. over SR2254?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.