US Bridges

SR4126 over I73 US421

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1541 · Structure no. 000000000810863

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4126 over I73 US421 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4126 over I73 US421 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR4126
CrossesI73 US421
Location0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1541
RouteState Highway 4126
Coordinates36.04547, -79.90254
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR4126 over I73 US421 built?

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

What condition is SR4126 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR4126 over I73 US421 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR4126 over I73 US421?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR4126 over I73 US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.