I-73 US421S over I85 I85 Ramp
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. I85 Bus · Structure no. 000000000810875
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,015 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-73 US421S over I85 I85 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-73 US421S over I85 I85 Ramp 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 22,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,015 ft (309.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-73 US421S over I85 I85 Ramp built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-73 US421S over I85 I85 Ramp 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 I-73 US421S over I85 I85 Ramp carry?
About 22,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-73 US421S over I85 I85 Ramp?
The structure is 1,015 ft (309.3 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I-73 US421S over I85 I85 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.