US Bridges

I73 I840N.RAMP over I73/I840N SR2085

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR2136 · Structure no. 000000000810849

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
519 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 I840N.RAMP over I73/I840N SR2085 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73 I840N.RAMP over I73/I840N SR2085 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 519 ft (158.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI73 I840N.RAMP
CrossesI73/I840N SR2085
Location0.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR2136
RouteInterstate 73
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.11471, -79.90849
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length519 ft (158.1 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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.RAMP over I73/I840N SR2085 built?

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

What condition is I73 I840N.RAMP over I73/I840N SR2085 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I73 I840N.RAMP over I73/I840N SR2085 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73 I840N.RAMP over I73/I840N SR2085?

The structure is 519 ft (158.1 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I73 I840N.RAMP over I73/I840N SR2085?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.