US74 Bus Wbl over US74
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. I85 · Structure no. 000000000710325
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 358 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Bus Wbl over US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Bus Wbl over US74 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2040. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Bus Wbl over US74 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Bus Wbl over US74 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US74 Bus Wbl over US74 carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74 Bus Wbl over US74?
The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Bus Wbl over US74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.