US Bridges

US220N over US220 Bus

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. JCT.SR2209 · Structure no. 000000001570150

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220N over US220 Bus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220N over US220 Bus in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS220N
CrossesUS220 Bus
Location0.6 Mi. N. JCT.SR2209
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.44693, -79.9308
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2021)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US220N over US220 Bus built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220N over US220 Bus 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US220N over US220 Bus carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US220N over US220 Bus?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US220N over US220 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.