US Bridges

Cedrow Drive over I74 US311

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1486 · Structure no. 000000000810841

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedrow Drive over I74 US311 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedrow Drive over I74 US311 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCedrow Drive
CrossesI74 US311
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1486
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97345, -79.97476
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cedrow Drive over I74 US311 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedrow Drive over I74 US311 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cedrow Drive over I74 US311 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cedrow Drive over I74 US311?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cedrow Drive over I74 US311?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.