US Bridges

NC109 over I40 US311

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2744 · Structure no. 000000000670029

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC109 over I40 US311 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC109 over I40 US311 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesNC109
CrossesI40 US311
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR2744
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates36.05845, -80.21356
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2022)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NC109 over I40 US311 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC109 over I40 US311 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does NC109 over I40 US311 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC109 over I40 US311?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns NC109 over I40 US311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.