I40 & I85 BUS.
Carrying I40 & I85 BUS. over SOUTH BUFFALO CREEK
0.6 MI. N. JCT. US29, Guilford, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I40 & I85 BUS.
The I40 & I85 BUS. bridge in Guilford, North Carolina carries I40 & I85 BUS. over SOUTH BUFFALO CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 60.9 meters (200 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 33,250 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I40 & I85 BUS. compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 60.9 m (200 ft)
- Deck Width
- 35.8 m (117 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 33,250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000810357
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I40 & I85 BUS. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I40 & I85 BUS. against other structures in Guilford and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I40 & I85 BUS.?
I40 & I85 BUS. in Guilford, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I40 & I85 BUS. inspected?
I40 & I85 BUS.'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 33,250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I40 & I85 BUS. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I40 & I85 BUS.?
I40 & I85 BUS. has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I40 & I85 BUS.?
I40 & I85 BUS. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I40 & I85 BUS. and does age affect safety?
I40 & I85 BUS. was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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