Guilford County Bridge Report Card
Guilford County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Guilford County, North Carolina
Guilford County has 743 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 33 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.4% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 279,920 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Guilford County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 743 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 33 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 279,920 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.4% | 8.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.0% of measured traffic | 2.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 35 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 9,332,374 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 35 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 279,920 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Guilford County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us70 Us220 over Yanceyville Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 43,500 | 1968 |
| I85bus Us29 Us70 over Sr1009 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 31,000 | 1953 |
| S. Elm Eugene St. over I40 I85 Business | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 31,000 | 1955 |
| I85s over Richland Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 28,000 | 1981 |
| Us29 Sbl over Sr1401 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 26,000 | 1966 |
| Sr1117 over Us29 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,000 | 1974 |
| Benjamin Parkway over W Wendover Ave/us70/220 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,000 | 1968 |
| Sr1300 over I85bus.lp. Us29 Us70 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,500 | 1975 |
| Phillips Avenue over Us29 Sr2526n. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,000 | 1956 |
| Patton AVE over I40 I85 Bus Us29/70/22 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,300 | 1967 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.