US Bridges

I73S I840S over I40E US421S

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.73 Mi. S. Jct. SR1008 · Structure no. 000000000810823

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
586 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73S I840S over I40E US421S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73S I840S over I40E US421S in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,000 by 2040. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73S I840S
CrossesI40E US421S
Location0.73 Mi. S. Jct. SR1008
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.06589, -79.92091
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2020)
Projected traffic57,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 I73S I840S over I40E US421S built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73S I840S over I40E US421S 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I73S I840S over I40E US421S carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73S I840S over I40E US421S?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I73S I840S over I40E US421S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.