US Bridges

I73 I74 US220 over SR3255

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000001510182

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 I74 US220 over SR3255 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73 I74 US220 over SR3255 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,000 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73 I74 US220
CrossesSR3255
Location1.2 Mi. N. Jct. US64
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates35.70137, -79.83217
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2020)
Projected traffic69,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I73 I74 US220 over SR3255 built?

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

What condition is I73 I74 US220 over SR3255 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 I73 I74 US220 over SR3255 carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73 I74 US220 over SR3255?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I73 I74 US220 over SR3255?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.