US Bridges

I-73RMP. over I-73

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.75 Mi. W. Airport Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000810890

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,333
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-73RMP. over I-73 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-73RMP. over I-73 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,666 by 2040. The structure is 390 ft (118.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-73RMP.
CrossesI-73
Location0.75 Mi. W. Airport Pkwy
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.12232, -79.93133
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 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length390 ft (118.8 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2018)
Projected traffic6,666 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
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 I-73RMP. over I-73 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-73RMP. over I-73 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 I-73RMP. over I-73 carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-73RMP. over I-73?

The structure is 390 ft (118.8 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-73RMP. over I-73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.