US Bridges

SR3389 over US421

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.20 Mi. W. Jct. SR3349 · Structure no. 000000000811102

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3389 over US421 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3389 over US421 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3389
CrossesUS421
Location0.20 Mi. W. Jct. SR3349
RouteU.S. Route 3389
Coordinates35.96344, -79.70371
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2021)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 SR3389 over US421 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3389 over US421 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR3389 over US421 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3389 over US421?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR3389 over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.