US Bridges

Indiana Avenue over Glenn Avenue

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. SR1763 · Structure no. 000000000670377

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Avenue over Glenn Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indiana Avenue over Glenn Avenue in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndiana Avenue
CrossesGlenn Avenue
Location0.4 Mi. E. SR1763
RouteCity Street 0
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12984, -80.24053
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Indiana Avenue over Glenn Avenue built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana Avenue over Glenn Avenue 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 Indiana Avenue over Glenn Avenue carry?

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

How long is Indiana Avenue over Glenn Avenue?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Avenue over Glenn Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.