I40 85 Us29 70 220 over South Buffalo Creek

Fair Condition71 years old120,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. I85 Bus.
CarriesI40 85 Us29 70 220
CrossesSouth Buffalo Creek
Coordinates36.03505, -79.79466

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length106.0 ft (32.3 m)
Max Span33.8 ft (10.3 m)
Deck Width116.1 ft (35.4 m)
Deck Area1143.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1955 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic120,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge8

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000810299

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