US Bridges

US64 NC49 over I73 I74 US220

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. US220 Bus · Structure no. 000000001510168

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 NC49 over I73 I74 US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 NC49 over I73 I74 US220 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS64 NC49
CrossesI73 I74 US220
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. US220 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.68597, -79.83007
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US64 NC49 over I73 I74 US220 built?

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

What condition is US64 NC49 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US64 NC49 over I73 I74 US220 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 NC49 over I73 I74 US220?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US64 NC49 over I73 I74 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.