US Bridges

US220S US301 over Dan River

Fair

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC704 · Structure no. 000000001570301

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
630 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220S US301 over Dan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220S US301 over Dan River in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS220S US301
CrossesDan River
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC704
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.38423, -79.94133
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US220S US301 over Dan River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220S US301 over Dan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US220S US301 over Dan River carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US220S US301 over Dan River?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US220S US301 over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.