US Bridges

NC42 over I73N I74W US220N

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1004 · Structure no. 000000001510017

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC42 over I73N I74W US220N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over I73N I74W US220N in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 5 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC42
CrossesI73N I74W US220N
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1004
RouteState Highway 42
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70856, -79.82877
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2018)
Projected traffic18,600 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 I73N I74W US220N built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is NC42 over I73N I74W US220N 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NC42 over I73N I74W US220N carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC42 over I73N I74W US220N?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns NC42 over I73N I74W US220N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.