US Bridges

NC158 over I-74

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 1.75 MI W of NC66 · Structure no. 000000000670666

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC158 over I-74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC158 over I-74 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC158
CrossesI-74
Location1.75 MI W of NC66
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates36.14581, -80.15651
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC158 over I-74 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC158 over I-74 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC158 over I-74 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC158 over I-74?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns NC158 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.