US Bridges

I73N/I-74W/US220 N over NC211 & N.S.Rr

Fair

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 5.0M. S. JCT NC24/27 · Structure no. 000000001230007

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73N/I-74W/US220 N over NC211 & N.S.Rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73N/I-74W/US220 N over NC211 & N.S.Rr in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI73N/I-74W/US220 N
CrossesNC211 & N.S.Rr
Location5.0M. S. JCT NC24/27
RouteInterstate 73
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29683, -79.72859
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2019)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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/I-74W/US220 N over NC211 & N.S.Rr built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73N/I-74W/US220 N over NC211 & N.S.Rr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I73N/I-74W/US220 N over NC211 & N.S.Rr carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I73N/I-74W/US220 N over NC211 & N.S.Rr?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I73N/I-74W/US220 N over NC211 & N.S.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.