US Bridges

SR2601 over I40 Bus US421

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2042 · Structure no. 000000000670370

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2601 over I40 Bus US421 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2601 over I40 Bus US421 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 110 ft wide.

CarriesSR2601
CrossesI40 Bus US421
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2042
RouteState Highway 2601
Coordinates36.10662, -80.04604
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic16,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 SR2601 over I40 Bus US421 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2601 over I40 Bus 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2601 over I40 Bus US421 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2601 over I40 Bus US421?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns SR2601 over I40 Bus US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.