NC73 over I85
GoodCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.16 Mi. E. Jct. SR1622 · Structure no. 000000000250063
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over I85 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC73 over I85 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 114 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over I85 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over I85 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC73 over I85 carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over I85?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over I85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.