US Bridges

US421 Sbl Ramp over I40 I40 Bus US421

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000670444

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
592 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 Sbl Ramp over I40 I40 Bus US421 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US421 Sbl Ramp over I40 I40 Bus US421 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS421 Sbl Ramp
CrossesI40 I40 Bus US421
Location1.2 Mi. N. Jct. US158
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.06997, -80.3285
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length592 ft (180.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US421 Sbl Ramp over I40 I40 Bus US421 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 Sbl Ramp over I40 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US421 Sbl Ramp over I40 I40 Bus US421 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US421 Sbl Ramp over I40 I40 Bus US421?

The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US421 Sbl Ramp over I40 I40 Bus US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.