US Bridges

SR1363 over I73 I74 US220

Good

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US220A · Structure no. 000000001230051

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1363 over I73 I74 US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1363 over I73 I74 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1363
CrossesI73 I74 US220
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. US220A
RouteState Highway 1363
Coordinates35.43978, -79.77559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1363 over I73 I74 US220 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1363 over I73 I74 US220 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1363 over I73 I74 US220 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1363 over I73 I74 US220?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1363 over I73 I74 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.