US Bridges

US29BUS.RAMP over US29

Poor

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. North Jct. SR2627 · Structure no. 000000001570023

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29BUS.RAMP over US29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US29BUS.RAMP over US29 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS29BUS.RAMP
CrossesUS29
Location1 Mi. North Jct. SR2627
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.26111, -79.65181
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US29BUS.RAMP over US29 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29BUS.RAMP over US29 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US29BUS.RAMP over US29 carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US29BUS.RAMP over US29?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US29BUS.RAMP over US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.