US Bridges

SR1372 over I73 I74 US220

Fair

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US220A · Structure no. 000000001230033

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1372 over I73 I74 US220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1372 over I73 I74 US220 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 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1372
CrossesI73 I74 US220
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US220A
RouteState Highway 1372
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.37841, -79.76652
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2015)
Projected traffic960 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1372 over I73 I74 US220 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1372 over I73 I74 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1372 over I73 I74 US220 carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1372 over I73 I74 US220?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1372 over I73 I74 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.