US Bridges

I73 I840N over SR2181

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR2137 · Structure no. 000000000810843

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 I840N over SR2181 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73 I840N over SR2181 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73 I840N
CrossesSR2181
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR2137
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.10144, -79.91409
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating86 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,250 (2020)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 I73 I840N over SR2181 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73 I840N over SR2181 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I73 I840N over SR2181 carry?

About 22,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73 I840N over SR2181?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I73 I840N over SR2181?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.