US Bridges

US220S over Norfolk Western RR

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.57 Mi. N. Jct. SR2209 · Structure no. 000000001570299

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220S over Norfolk Western RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220S over Norfolk Western RR in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS220S
CrossesNorfolk Western RR
Location0.57 Mi. N. Jct. SR2209
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.44155, -79.93075
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US220S over Norfolk Western RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220S over Norfolk Western RR 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 US220S over Norfolk Western RR carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US220S over Norfolk Western RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US220S over Norfolk Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.