US Bridges

US421S over SR2110

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. S. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000370443

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421S over SR2110 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421S over SR2110 in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS421S
CrossesSR2110
Location1.3 Mi. S. Jct. US64
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates35.71603, -79.42949
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US421S over SR2110 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421S over SR2110 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does US421S over SR2110 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US421S over SR2110?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US421S over SR2110?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.