US Bridges

SR3153 over I40

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1122 · Structure no. 000000000670436

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3153 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3153 over I40 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 36 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3153
CrossesI40
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1122
RouteState Highway 3153
Coordinates36.06867, -80.3313
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2019)
Projected traffic18,500 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 SR3153 over I40 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR3153 over I40 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SR3153 over I40 carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3153 over I40?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR3153 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.