US Bridges

US74E.RAMP over I-26 US74W.RAMP

Good

Polk County, North Carolina · 0.34 Miles East of NC108 · Structure no. 000000001490232

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E.RAMP over I-26 US74W.RAMP is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74E.RAMP over I-26 US74W.RAMP in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74E.RAMP
CrossesI-26 US74W.RAMP
Location0.34 Miles East of NC108
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyPolk County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25012, -82.2072
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US74E.RAMP over I-26 US74W.RAMP built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74E.RAMP over I-26 US74W.RAMP 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US74E.RAMP over I-26 US74W.RAMP carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74E.RAMP over I-26 US74W.RAMP?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US74E.RAMP over I-26 US74W.RAMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.