US Bridges

SR3418 over US421

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. of Jct. SR3549 · Structure no. 000000000811121

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3418 over US421 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3418 over US421 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2040. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR3418
CrossesUS421
Location0.2 Mi. W. of Jct. SR3549
RouteState Highway 3418
Coordinates35.98301, -79.73716
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR3418 over US421 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3418 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR3418 over US421 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3418 over US421?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR3418 over US421?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.