US Bridges

US421S over SR2113 S. Chatham

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR2110 · Structure no. 000000000370472

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421S over SR2113 S. Chatham is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421S over SR2113 S. Chatham in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS421S
CrossesSR2113 S. Chatham
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR2110
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates35.69423, -79.42783
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SR2113 S. Chatham built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421S over SR2113 S. Chatham 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does US421S over SR2113 S. Chatham carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US421S over SR2113 S. Chatham?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US421S over SR2113 S. Chatham?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.