US Bridges

SR1712 over I73/74 US220

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1506 · Structure no. 000000001510222

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1712 over I73/74 US220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1712 over I73/74 US220 in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1712
CrossesI73/74 US220
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR1506
RouteState Highway 1712
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77268, -79.82837
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1712 over I73/74 US220 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1712 over I73/74 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1712 over I73/74 US220 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1712 over I73/74 US220?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR1712 over I73/74 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.