US Bridges

SR3000 over I85 I785 I840

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR3029 · Structure no. 000000000810902

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
551 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3000 over I85 I785 I840 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3000 over I85 I785 I840 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR3000
CrossesI85 I785 I840
Location1.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR3029
RouteState Highway 3000
Coordinates36.05348, -79.6852
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR3000 over I85 I785 I840 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3000 over I85 I785 I840 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR3000 over I85 I785 I840 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3000 over I85 I785 I840?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR3000 over I85 I785 I840?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.