US Bridges

US220BUS over Mayo River

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.23 Mi. N. Jct. SR1395 · Structure no. 000000001570064

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220BUS over Mayo River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220BUS over Mayo River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS220BUS
CrossesMayo River
Location0.23 Mi. N. Jct. SR1395
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.43871, -79.9381
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US220BUS over Mayo River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220BUS over Mayo River 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 US220BUS over Mayo River carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US220BUS over Mayo River?

The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US220BUS over Mayo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.