I-40E over I73 US421
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1554 · Structure no. 000000000810828
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40E over I73 US421 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40E over I73 US421 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 46,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,000 by 2040. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40E over I73 US421 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40E over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-40E over I73 US421 carry?
About 46,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40E over I73 US421?
The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns I-40E over I73 US421?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.