US Bridges

I74 US311 Ebl Ramp over I74E US311 Ebl Collecto

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. JCT.US29/70 · Structure no. 000000000810856

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I74 US311 Ebl Ramp over I74E US311 Ebl Collecto is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74 US311 Ebl Ramp over I74E US311 Ebl Collecto 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI74 US311 Ebl Ramp
CrossesI74E US311 Ebl Collecto
Location0.2 Mi. N. JCT.US29/70
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates35.94983, -79.97596
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I74 US311 Ebl Ramp over I74E US311 Ebl Collecto built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I74 US311 Ebl Ramp over I74E US311 Ebl Collecto 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 I74 US311 Ebl Ramp over I74E US311 Ebl Collecto carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I74 US311 Ebl Ramp over I74E US311 Ebl Collecto?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I74 US311 Ebl Ramp over I74E US311 Ebl Collecto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.