US Bridges

SR1354 over I73/I74 US220

Fair

Montgomery County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1409 · Structure no. 000000001230242

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1354 over I73/I74 US220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1354 over I73/I74 US220 in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1354
CrossesI73/I74 US220
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1409
RouteState Highway 1354
CountyMontgomery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48933, -79.78011
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1354 over I73/I74 US220 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1354 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1354 over I73/I74 US220 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1354 over I73/I74 US220?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR1354 over I73/I74 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.