US Bridges

Wentworth St. over US29 Bus US158

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.1 M. W. Jct. George St. · Structure no. 000000001570146

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wentworth St. over US29 Bus US158 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wentworth St. over US29 Bus US158 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWentworth St.
CrossesUS29 Bus US158
Location0.1 M. W. Jct. George St.
RouteState Highway 1998
Coordinates36.37104, -79.6775
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wentworth St. over US29 Bus US158 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wentworth St. over US29 Bus US158 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 2025.

How much traffic does Wentworth St. over US29 Bus US158 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wentworth St. over US29 Bus US158?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Wentworth St. over US29 Bus US158?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.