US Bridges

I73S US421S over SR1424

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR4121 · Structure no. 000000000810861

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73S US421S over SR1424 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73S US421S over SR1424 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 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,500 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73S US421S
CrossesSR1424
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR4121
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.03623, -79.89024
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2022)
Projected traffic56,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 US421S over SR1424 built?

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

What condition is I73S US421S over SR1424 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I73S US421S over SR1424 carry?

About 28,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73S US421S over SR1424?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I73S US421S over SR1424?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.