US Bridges

NC42 over I73 74 US220S

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.16 Mi. E. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000001510009

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC42 over I73 74 US220S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over I73 74 US220S in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC42
CrossesI73 74 US220S
Location0.16 Mi. E. Jct. SR1004
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates35.70859, -79.8299
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 NC42 over I73 74 US220S built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC42 over I73 74 US220S 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC42 over I73 74 US220S carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC42 over I73 74 US220S?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns NC42 over I73 74 US220S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.