I73/74 US220 Sbl over SR1509
FairMontgomery County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. NC211 · Structure no. 000000001230018
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I73/74 US220 Sbl over SR1509 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73/74 US220 Sbl over SR1509 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I73/74 US220 Sbl over SR1509 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I73/74 US220 Sbl over SR1509 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 I73/74 US220 Sbl over SR1509 carry?
About 9,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I73/74 US220 Sbl over SR1509?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I73/74 US220 Sbl over SR1509?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.