US Bridges

I73S I840S over Burnt Poplar Road

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1008 · Structure no. 000000000810826

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73S I840S over Burnt Poplar Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73S I840S over Burnt Poplar Road in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73S I840S
CrossesBurnt Poplar Road
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1008
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.07128, -79.91748
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2022)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I73S I840S over Burnt Poplar Road built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73S I840S over Burnt Poplar Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I73S I840S over Burnt Poplar Road carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73S I840S over Burnt Poplar Road?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I73S I840S over Burnt Poplar Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.