US Bridges

I840W over US220 SR2499HORSEPEN Cr.

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 2.6 Mi. E. Jct. I73 · Structure no. 000000000811127

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,204 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840W over US220 SR2499HORSEPEN Cr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840W over US220 SR2499HORSEPEN Cr. in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 4,204 ft (1,281.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI840W
CrossesUS220 SR2499HORSEPEN Cr.
Location2.6 Mi. E. Jct. I73
RouteInterstate 840
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.13832, -79.86215
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,204 ft (1,281.3 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2021)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I840W over US220 SR2499HORSEPEN Cr. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I840W over US220 SR2499HORSEPEN Cr. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I840W over US220 SR2499HORSEPEN Cr. carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I840W over US220 SR2499HORSEPEN Cr.?

The structure is 4,204 ft (1,281.3 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I840W over US220 SR2499HORSEPEN Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.