US Bridges

SR1952 over I73 US220

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000001510230

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1952 over I73 US220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1952 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1952
CrossesI73 US220
Location1.2 Mi. E. Jct. US311
RouteState Highway 1952
Coordinates35.82151, -79.82537
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2021)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1952 over I73 US220 built?

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

What condition is SR1952 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1952 over I73 US220 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1952 over I73 US220?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1952 over I73 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.