US Bridges

I74 Wbl US311 Nbl over I85SBUS US29S US70W Coll

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.06 Mi. N. Jct. US29/70 · Structure no. 000000000810857

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I74 Wbl US311 Nbl over I85SBUS US29S US70W Coll is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74 Wbl US311 Nbl over I85SBUS US29S US70W Coll 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI74 Wbl US311 Nbl
CrossesI85SBUS US29S US70W Coll
Location0.06 Mi. N. Jct. US29/70
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates35.94637, -79.97283
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2019)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I74 Wbl US311 Nbl over I85SBUS US29S US70W Coll built?

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

What condition is I74 Wbl US311 Nbl over I85SBUS US29S US70W Coll 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 2021.

How much traffic does I74 Wbl US311 Nbl over I85SBUS US29S US70W Coll carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I74 Wbl US311 Nbl over I85SBUS US29S US70W Coll?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I74 Wbl US311 Nbl over I85SBUS US29S US70W Coll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.