US Bridges

I74 Sbl over Pisgah Church Norfolk RR

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 2.2MI.S. US158 W · Structure no. 000000000670671

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I74 Sbl over Pisgah Church Norfolk RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74 Sbl over Pisgah Church Norfolk RR in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI74 Sbl
CrossesPisgah Church Norfolk RR
Location2.2MI.S. US158 W
RouteInterstate 74
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12854, -80.13025
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 inspectionApril 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I74 Sbl over Pisgah Church Norfolk RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I74 Sbl over Pisgah Church Norfolk RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I74 Sbl over Pisgah Church Norfolk RR carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I74 Sbl over Pisgah Church Norfolk RR?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I74 Sbl over Pisgah Church Norfolk RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.