US Bridges

I73 & US421S over SR4205

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR4121 · Structure no. 000000000810871

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 & US421S over SR4205 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73 & US421S over SR4205 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 27,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,500 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73 & US421S
CrossesSR4205
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR4121
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.02009, -79.87395
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 inspectionApril 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,250 (2020)
Projected traffic54,500 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 I73 & US421S over SR4205 built?

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

What condition is I73 & US421S over SR4205 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I73 & US421S over SR4205 carry?

About 27,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73 & US421S over SR4205?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I73 & US421S over SR4205?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.