US Bridges

SR1103 over US421

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1160 · Structure no. 000000000670213

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1103 over US421 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1103 over US421 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 104 ft wide.

CarriesSR1103
CrossesUS421
Location0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1160
RouteState Highway 1103
Coordinates36.07718, -80.38884
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2021)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1103 over US421 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1103 over US421 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1103 over US421 carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1103 over US421?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns SR1103 over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.