US Bridges

SR3000 over I40 I85 Bus.

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.20 Mi. N.JCT.SR3183 · Structure no. 000000000810372

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3000 over I40 I85 Bus. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3000 over I40 I85 Bus. in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3000
CrossesI40 I85 Bus.
Location0.20 Mi. N.JCT.SR3183
RouteState Highway 3000
Coordinates36.05885, -79.69276
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2021)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR3000 over I40 I85 Bus. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3000 over I40 I85 Bus. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR3000 over I40 I85 Bus. carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3000 over I40 I85 Bus.?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR3000 over I40 I85 Bus.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.