US Bridges

I840W over Lawndale Drive

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR2340 · Structure no. 000000000811180

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I840W over Lawndale Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I840W over Lawndale Drive 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 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI840W
CrossesLawndale Drive
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR2340
RouteInterstate 840
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.14144, -79.83347
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span223 ft (67.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 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
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 I840W over Lawndale Drive built?

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

What condition is I840W over Lawndale Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I840W over Lawndale Drive carry?

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

How long is I840W over Lawndale Drive?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (67.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I840W over Lawndale Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.