US Bridges

SR1511 over I74

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. I73 · Structure no. 000000001510531

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1511 over I74 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1511 over I74 in Randolph 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1511
CrossesI74
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. I73
RouteState Highway 1511
Coordinates35.79594, -79.83685
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2017)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1511 over I74 built?

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

What condition is SR1511 over I74 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1511 over I74 carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1511 over I74?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1511 over I74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.