US Bridges

I-73S.RMP over NC68 SR2133

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC68 · Structure no. 000000000811162

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
514 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-73S.RMP over NC68 SR2133 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-73S.RMP over NC68 SR2133 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 514 ft (156.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-73S.RMP
CrossesNC68 SR2133
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC68
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.12367, -79.96114
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length514 ft (156.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 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 I-73S.RMP over NC68 SR2133 built?

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

What condition is I-73S.RMP over NC68 SR2133 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 I-73S.RMP over NC68 SR2133 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-73S.RMP over NC68 SR2133?

The structure is 514 ft (156.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-73S.RMP over NC68 SR2133?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.