US Bridges

I-73N US220N. over Haw River

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2104 · Structure no. 000000000810317

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-73N US220N. over Haw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-73N US220N. over Haw River in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesI-73N US220N.
CrossesHaw River
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2104
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.22858, -79.91401
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2019)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-73N US220N. over Haw River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-73N US220N. over Haw River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-73N US220N. over Haw River carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-73N US220N. over Haw River?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-73N US220N. over Haw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.