NC73 over P&n Railroad
GoodLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. NC16 · Structure no. 000000001090043
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over P&n Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC73 over P&n Railroad in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over P&n Railroad built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 over P&n Railroad 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NC73 over P&n Railroad carry?
About 29,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over P&n Railroad?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over P&n Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.