US Bridges

SR1462 over I73 I74 US220

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1455 · Structure no. 000000001510205

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1462 over I73 I74 US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1462 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1462
CrossesI73 I74 US220
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1455
RouteState Highway 1462
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.7198, -79.82614
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1462 over I73 I74 US220 built?

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

What condition is SR1462 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 SR1462 over I73 I74 US220 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1462 over I73 I74 US220?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR1462 over I73 I74 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.