US Bridges

NC68S.RMP over I-73

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Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2137 · Structure no. 000000000811160

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC68S.RMP over I-73 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC68S.RMP over I-73 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC68S.RMP
CrossesI-73
Location1.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR2137
RouteState Highway 68
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12293, -79.95994
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2020)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC68S.RMP over I-73 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC68S.RMP 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC68S.RMP over I-73 carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is NC68S.RMP over I-73?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NC68S.RMP over I-73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.