US Bridges

S.Edgeworth ST over Spring Garden ST

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.N.JCT.SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000810496

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
323 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Edgeworth ST over Spring Garden ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.Edgeworth ST over Spring Garden ST in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesS.Edgeworth ST
CrossesSpring Garden ST
Location0.8 MI.N.JCT.SR1007
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.068, -79.79694
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Edgeworth ST over Spring Garden ST built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Edgeworth ST over Spring Garden 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 S.Edgeworth ST over Spring Garden ST carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S.Edgeworth ST over Spring Garden ST?

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns S.Edgeworth ST over Spring Garden ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.