US Bridges

SR1770 over I40 Bus

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1M. N. Jct. SR4008 · Structure no. 000000000670293

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1770 over I40 Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1770 over I40 Bus in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1770
CrossesI40 Bus
Location0.1M. N. Jct. SR4008
RouteState Highway 1770
Coordinates36.0931, -80.24709
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2021)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 SR1770 over I40 Bus built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1770 over I40 Bus 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1770 over I40 Bus carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1770 over I40 Bus?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR1770 over I40 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.