US Bridges

SR4126S over I40

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1546 · Structure no. 000000000811047

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4126S over I40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4126S over I40 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR4126S
CrossesI40
Location1.0 Mi. S. Jct. SR1546
RouteState Highway 4126
Coordinates36.06064, -79.90293
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2019)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SR4126S over I40 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4126S over I40 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR4126S over I40 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR4126S over I40?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR4126S over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.