US Bridges

I785S I840S over US70

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 2.2 Mi. N. Jct. I40 · Structure no. 000000000811134

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I785S I840S over US70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I785S I840S over US70 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI785S I840S
CrossesUS70
Location2.2 Mi. N. Jct. I40
RouteInterstate 785
Coordinates36.08974, -79.69779
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2019)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I785S I840S over US70 built?

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

What condition is I785S I840S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I785S I840S over US70 carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I785S I840S over US70?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I785S I840S over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.