US Bridges

I40 US220 Ramp over I40 US220

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1398 · Structure no. 000000000810679

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 US220 Ramp over I40 US220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 US220 Ramp over I40 US220 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI40 US220 Ramp
CrossesI40 US220
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1398
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.03411, -79.81745
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I40 US220 Ramp over I40 US220 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 US220 Ramp over I40 US220 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 I40 US220 Ramp over I40 US220 carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 US220 Ramp over I40 US220?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I40 US220 Ramp over I40 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.