US Bridges

Old Lexington Road over I40 & US311

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. US52 · Structure no. 000000000670323

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lexington Road over I40 & US311 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Lexington Road over I40 & US311 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Lexington Road
CrossesI40 & US311
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. US52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.06189, -80.22569
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Lexington Road over I40 & US311 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Old Lexington Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lexington Road over I40 & US311 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Lexington Road over I40 & US311?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lexington Road over I40 & US311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.