I73S US421S over I85BUS
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1398 · Structure no. 000000000810877
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 312 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I73S US421S over I85BUS is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73S US421S over I85BUS 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 312 ft (95 m) long and 74 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 I73S US421S over I85BUS built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is I73S US421S over I85BUS 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I73S US421S over I85BUS carry?
About 22,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I73S US421S over I85BUS?
The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns I73S US421S over I85BUS?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.