US Bridges

NC66 over I74 (future)

Good

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.1 Miles E. Junc. SR2207 · Structure no. 000000000670715

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC66 over I74 (future) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC66 over I74 (future) in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC66
CrossesI74 (future)
Location0.1 Miles E. Junc. SR2207
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates36.19127, -80.24263
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2021)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC66 over I74 (future) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC66 over I74 (future) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NC66 over I74 (future) carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC66 over I74 (future)?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC66 over I74 (future)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.