US Bridges

I73S US220S over US158US 158US 158

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.5MI. S. Jct. US220 NC65 · Structure no. 000000000810854

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73S US220S over US158US 158US 158 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73S US220S over US158US 158US 158 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73S US220S
CrossesUS158US 158US 158
Location1.5MI. S. Jct. US220 NC65
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.24653, -79.92103
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2017)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US220S over US158US 158US 158 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73S US220S over US158US 158US 158 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 2023.

How much traffic does I73S US220S over US158US 158US 158 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73S US220S over US158US 158US 158?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I73S US220S over US158US 158US 158?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.