US Bridges

SR3056 over I40 I85

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC70 · Structure no. 000000000810378

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3056 over I40 I85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3056 over I40 I85 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3056
CrossesI40 I85
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. NC70
RouteState Highway 3056
Coordinates36.05999, -79.60853
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2021)
Projected traffic28,000 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 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3056 over I40 I85 built?

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

What condition is SR3056 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 SR3056 over I40 I85 carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3056 over I40 I85?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR3056 over I40 I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.