US Bridges

SR3346 over I85 US29 52 70BUS

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1298 · Structure no. 000000000570060

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3346 over I85 US29 52 70BUS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3346 over I85 US29 52 70BUS in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR3346
CrossesI85 US29 52 70BUS
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1298
RouteState Highway 3346
Coordinates35.80139, -80.29237
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR3346 over I85 US29 52 70BUS built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3346 over I85 US29 52 70BUS 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR3346 over I85 US29 52 70BUS carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR3346 over I85 US29 52 70BUS?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR3346 over I85 US29 52 70BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.