US Bridges

Col.Ramp to US421 over US 421

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Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0 7MI.N.JCT. US421 Ramp · Structure no. 000000000670677

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col.Ramp to US421 over US 421 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Col.Ramp to US421 over US 421 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesCol.Ramp to US421
CrossesUS 421
Location0 7MI.N.JCT. US421 Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.11275, -80.12977
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Col.Ramp to US421 over US 421 built?

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

What condition is Col.Ramp to US421 over US 421 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Col.Ramp to US421 over US 421 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Col.Ramp to US421 over US 421?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Col.Ramp to US421 over US 421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.