US Bridges

I85S US421S.RAMP over I85

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.33 MI N Jct. SR3329 · Structure no. 000000000810811

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85S US421S.RAMP over I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85S US421S.RAMP over I85 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI85S US421S.RAMP
CrossesI85
Location1.33 MI N Jct. SR3329
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.99954, -79.74991
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I85S US421S.RAMP over I85 built?

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

What condition is I85S US421S.RAMP over I85 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I85S US421S.RAMP over I85 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85S US421S.RAMP over I85?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I85S US421S.RAMP over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.