US Bridges

I85 Nbl US421 Sbl over SR3505 Southern Railroa

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR3300 · Structure no. 000000000810806

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Nbl US421 Sbl over SR3505 Southern Railroa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 Nbl US421 Sbl over SR3505 Southern Railroa in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 29,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,500 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI85 Nbl US421 Sbl
CrossesSR3505 Southern Railroa
Location0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR3300
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.99915, -79.77755
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,250 (2020)
Projected traffic58,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I85 Nbl US421 Sbl over SR3505 Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 Nbl US421 Sbl over SR3505 Southern Railroa 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 I85 Nbl US421 Sbl over SR3505 Southern Railroa carry?

About 29,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 Nbl US421 Sbl over SR3505 Southern Railroa?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I85 Nbl US421 Sbl over SR3505 Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.