US Bridges

SR1398 over US220 Ramp

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Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. I40 · Structure no. 000000000810680

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1398 over US220 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1398 over US220 Ramp 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 117 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1398
CrossesUS220 Ramp
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. I40
RouteState Highway 1398
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.03686, -79.81892
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2019)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1398 over US220 Ramp built?

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

What condition is SR1398 over US220 Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does SR1398 over US220 Ramp carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1398 over US220 Ramp?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SR1398 over US220 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.