US Bridges

US220 over SR1121

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR4034 · Structure no. 000000000810661

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220 over SR1121 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220 over SR1121 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS220
CrossesSR1121
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR4034
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.02093, -79.82609
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2022)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US220 over SR1121 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220 over SR1121 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US220 over SR1121 carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US220 over SR1121?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US220 over SR1121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.