US Bridges

SR1442 over I73/I74 US220SBL

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1424 · Structure no. 000000001510197

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1442 over I73/I74 US220SBL is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1442 over I73/I74 US220SBL 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1442
CrossesI73/I74 US220SBL
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1424
RouteState Highway 1442
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70756, -79.83075
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2021)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1442 over I73/I74 US220SBL built?

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

What condition is SR1442 over I73/I74 US220SBL 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 SR1442 over I73/I74 US220SBL carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1442 over I73/I74 US220SBL?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR1442 over I73/I74 US220SBL?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.