US Bridges

I73 NB Off RP/US68 over NC68

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR2137 · Structure no. 000000000811161

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 NB Off RP/US68 over NC68 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73 NB Off RP/US68 over NC68 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI73 NB Off RP/US68
CrossesNC68
Location1.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR2137
RouteInterstate 73
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.12234, -79.96129
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I73 NB Off RP/US68 over NC68 built?

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

What condition is I73 NB Off RP/US68 over NC68 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I73 NB Off RP/US68 over NC68 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73 NB Off RP/US68 over NC68?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I73 NB Off RP/US68 over NC68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.