US Bridges

US220S over US220BUS

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2209 · Structure no. 000000001570300

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

About this bridge

US220S over US220BUS is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220S over US220BUS 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 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS220S
CrossesUS220BUS
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2209
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.44669, -79.93097
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US220BUS built?

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

What condition is US220S over US220BUS 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US220S over US220BUS carry?

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

How long is US220S over US220BUS?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US220S over US220BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.