US Bridges

SR3153 Sbl over I-40

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1122 · Structure no. 000000000670610

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3153 Sbl over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3153 Sbl over I-40 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3153 Sbl
CrossesI-40
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1122
RouteState Highway 3153
Coordinates36.06857, -80.33146
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2021)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3153 Sbl over I-40 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3153 Sbl over I-40 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR3153 Sbl over I-40 carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3153 Sbl over I-40?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR3153 Sbl over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.