US Bridges

I73N over NC68 SR2133

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI S JCT NC68 · Structure no. 000000000811163

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
429 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73N over NC68 SR2133 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73N 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2040. The structure is 429 ft (130.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73N
CrossesNC68 SR2133
Location0.8 MI S JCT NC68
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates36.12401, -79.9615
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length429 ft (130.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CarriesHighway
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 I73N over NC68 SR2133 built?

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

What condition is I73N 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I73N over NC68 SR2133 carry?

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

How long is I73N over NC68 SR2133?

The structure is 429 ft (130.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I73N over NC68 SR2133?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.