SR1520 over I73/74 US220
FairMontgomery County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1609 · Structure no. 000000001230002
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 261 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1520 over I73/74 US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1520 over I73/74 US220 in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1520 over I73/74 US220 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1520 over I73/74 US220 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1520 over I73/74 US220 carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1520 over I73/74 US220?
The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1520 over I73/74 US220?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.