Bessemer Avenue over Us29 Us70 Us220

Fair Condition70 years old15,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. Sr2526
CarriesBessemer Avenue
CrossesUs29 Us70 Us220
Coordinates36.08493, -79.76704

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length169.0 ft (51.5 m)
Max Span47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Width59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Area937.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000810334

Nearby Bridges

Us29 over Muddy Creek 0.1 mi Fair Bessemer Ave. over Muddy Creek 0.1 mi Fair Us70w Us220n over Us29 Us220n Us70w 0.2 mi Fair Us70e over Us29 0.2 mi Fair Us70 over Buffalo Creek 0.2 mi Good Sullivan Street over Us29 Us70 Us220 0.3 mi Poor Sullivan Street over Muddy Creek 0.4 mi Fair Gatewood Avenue over Muddy Creek 0.5 mi Fair Sr2526 over Us220 0.5 mi Fair Textile Drive over Muddy Creek 0.7 mi Fair