US Bridges

I74EBL US311SBL over SR2699

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2698 · Structure no. 000000000670396

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I74EBL US311SBL over SR2699 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74EBL US311SBL over SR2699 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI74EBL US311SBL
CrossesSR2699
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR2698
RouteInterstate 74
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.05641, -80.17093
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,750 (2020)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I74EBL US311SBL over SR2699 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I74EBL US311SBL over SR2699 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I74EBL US311SBL over SR2699 carry?

About 16,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I74EBL US311SBL over SR2699?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I74EBL US311SBL over SR2699?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.