I73/I74 US220S over SR1500
FairMontgomery County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC24&27 · Structure no. 000000001230023
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I73/I74 US220S over SR1500 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73/I74 US220S over SR1500 in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 57 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 I73/I74 US220S over SR1500 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I73/I74 US220S over SR1500 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 I73/I74 US220S over SR1500 carry?
About 7,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I73/I74 US220S over SR1500?
The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I73/I74 US220S over SR1500?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.