US Bridges

US220S Ramp over Haw River

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.25MI.S.INT. US220 1@158 · Structure no. 000000000810853

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220S Ramp over Haw River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220S Ramp over Haw River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS220S Ramp
CrossesHaw River
Location1.25MI.S.INT. US220 1@158
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates36.22883, -79.91498
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US220S Ramp over Haw River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220S Ramp over Haw River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US220S Ramp over Haw River carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US220S Ramp over Haw River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US220S Ramp over Haw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.