I-74 Eastbound over I-40 Bus/Us 421
GoodForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S.Jct.Us 421 Ramp · Structure no. 000000000670679
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 Eastbound over I-40 Bus/Us 421 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Eastbound over I-40 Bus/Us 421 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 Eastbound over I-40 Bus/Us 421 built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-74 Eastbound over I-40 Bus/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 I-74 Eastbound over I-40 Bus/Us 421 carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-74 Eastbound over I-40 Bus/Us 421?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 Eastbound over I-40 Bus/Us 421?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.