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US220B US311 NC704 over Dan R. N&wrr S.Water ST

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000001570030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,019 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220B US311 NC704 over Dan R. N&wrr S.Water ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220B US311 NC704 over Dan R. N&wrr S.Water ST in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,019 ft (310.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS220B US311 NC704
CrossesDan R. N&wrr S.Water ST
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. US311
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.38536, -79.95664
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,019 ft (310.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US220B US311 NC704 over Dan R. N&wrr S.Water ST built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220B US311 NC704 over Dan R. N&wrr S.Water ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US220B US311 NC704 over Dan R. N&wrr S.Water ST carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US220B US311 NC704 over Dan R. N&wrr S.Water ST?

The structure is 1,019 ft (310.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US220B US311 NC704 over Dan R. N&wrr S.Water ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.