US Bridges

I74RAMP over I74 US311

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000000810758

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I74RAMP over I74 US311 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74RAMP over I74 US311 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI74RAMP
CrossesI74 US311
Location0.4 Mi. N.JCT.SR1103
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates36.00732, -80.03148
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I74RAMP over I74 US311 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I74RAMP over I74 US311 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I74RAMP over I74 US311 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I74RAMP over I74 US311?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I74RAMP over I74 US311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.