US Bridges

NC73 over NC49

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2677 · Structure no. 000000000250127

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC73 over NC49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC73 over NC49 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNC73
CrossesNC49
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2677
RouteState Highway 73
CountyCabarrus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40673, -80.45192
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NC73 over NC49 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC73 over NC49 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does NC73 over NC49 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC73 over NC49?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns NC73 over NC49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.