US Bridges

SR1954 over I73 US220

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000001510229

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1954 over I73 US220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1954 over I73 US220 in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1954
CrossesI73 US220
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. US311
RouteState Highway 1954
Coordinates35.81086, -79.82326
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR1954 over I73 US220 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1954 over I73 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1954 over I73 US220 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1954 over I73 US220?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1954 over I73 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.