US Bridges

I73N/I74W US220 N over US220BUS

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. South of SR1114 · Structure no. 000000001510021

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73N/I74W US220 N over US220BUS is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73N/I74W US220 N over US220BUS 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 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI73N/I74W US220 N
CrossesUS220BUS
Location0.8 Mi. South of SR1114
RouteInterstate 73
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62044, -79.82565
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2020)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I73N/I74W US220 N over US220BUS built?

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

What condition is I73N/I74W US220 N over US220BUS 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 2025.

How much traffic does I73N/I74W US220 N over US220BUS carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I73N/I74W US220 N over US220BUS?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I73N/I74W US220 N over US220BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.