US Bridges

US311 over I-74

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.42 Mi. S. SR2391 · Structure no. 000000000670700

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US311 over I-74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US311 over I-74 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesUS311
CrossesI-74
Location0.42 Mi. S. SR2391
RouteU.S. Route 311
Coordinates36.15241, -80.17944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US311 over I-74 built?

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

What condition is US311 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US311 over I-74 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US311 over I-74?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US311 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.