US Bridges

I785 I840S.RAMP over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. S. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000810991

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I785 I840S.RAMP over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I785 I840S.RAMP over Norfolk Southern RR 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 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI785 I840S.RAMP
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.15 Mi. S. Jct. US70
RouteInterstate 785
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08741, -79.69794
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I785 I840S.RAMP over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is I785 I840S.RAMP over Norfolk Southern RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I785 I840S.RAMP over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I785 I840S.RAMP over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I785 I840S.RAMP over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.