US Bridges

I40 & US421 over SR1695

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC68 · Structure no. 000000000810116

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 & US421 over SR1695 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 & US421 over SR1695 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,000 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 & US421
CrossesSR1695
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC68
RouteInterstate 40
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.07978, -79.95746
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.9 m)
Roadway width164 ft (49.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,000 (2020)
Projected traffic106,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 I40 & US421 over SR1695 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 & US421 over SR1695 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I40 & US421 over SR1695 carry?

About 53,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 & US421 over SR1695?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns I40 & US421 over SR1695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.