US Bridges

SR4121 over I73

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1586 · Structure no. 000000000811123

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4121 over I73 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4121 over I73 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR4121
CrossesI73
Location1.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1586
RouteState Highway 4121
Coordinates36.02689, -79.88315
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2022)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR4121 over I73 built?

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

What condition is SR4121 over I73 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 SR4121 over I73 carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR4121 over I73?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR4121 over I73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.