US Bridges

SR1392 over I85 I73 US421

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. US220 · Structure no. 000000000810798

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
496 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1392 over I85 I73 US421 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1392 over I85 I73 US421 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1392
CrossesI85 I73 US421
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. US220
RouteState Highway 1392
Coordinates36.00344, -79.83344
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length496 ft (151.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1392 over I85 I73 US421 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1392 over I85 I73 US421 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1392 over I85 I73 US421 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1392 over I85 I73 US421?

The structure is 496 ft (151.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1392 over I85 I73 US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.