US421 Sbl over Yadkin River
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1301 · Structure no. 000000000670051
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 621 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 Sbl over Yadkin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Sbl over Yadkin River in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 621 ft (189.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421 Sbl over Yadkin River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 Sbl over Yadkin River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US421 Sbl over Yadkin River carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US421 Sbl over Yadkin River?
The structure is 621 ft (189.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US421 Sbl over Yadkin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.