US Bridges

I785 Nbl I840 Ebl over US70

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR4762 · Structure no. 000000000810989

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I785 Nbl I840 Ebl over US70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I785 Nbl I840 Ebl over US70 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI785 Nbl I840 Ebl
CrossesUS70
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR4762
RouteInterstate 785
Coordinates36.08984, -79.69761
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2022)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 I785 Nbl I840 Ebl over US70 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I785 Nbl I840 Ebl over US70 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I785 Nbl I840 Ebl over US70 carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I785 Nbl I840 Ebl over US70?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I785 Nbl I840 Ebl over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.