US Bridges

US220B US311 NC704 over US220

Poor

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. E. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000001570088

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220B US311 NC704 over US220 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220B US311 NC704 over US220 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS220B US311 NC704
CrossesUS220
Location1.3 Mi. E. Jct. US311
RouteU.S. Route 311
Coordinates36.37503, -79.94204
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2017)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US220B US311 NC704 over US220 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220B US311 NC704 over US220 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US220B US311 NC704 over US220 carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US220B US311 NC704 over US220?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US220B US311 NC704 over US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.