US Bridges

SR3045 over I40 I85

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.15 MI.S.JCT.SR3143 · Structure no. 000000000810374

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3045 over I40 I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3045 over I40 I85 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3045
CrossesI40 I85
Location0.15 MI.S.JCT.SR3143
RouteState Highway 3045
Coordinates36.05909, -79.66097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3045 over I40 I85 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR3045 over I40 I85 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 SR3045 over I40 I85 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3045 over I40 I85?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SR3045 over I40 I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.