US Bridges

I73 US220S over SR1950

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.N.JCT.US311 · Structure no. 000000001510233

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 US220S over SR1950 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73 US220S over SR1950 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 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI73 US220S
CrossesSR1950
Location1.5 MI.N.JCT.US311
RouteInterstate 73
CountyRandolph County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.82516, -79.82644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2020)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I73 US220S over SR1950 built?

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

What condition is I73 US220S over SR1950 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I73 US220S over SR1950 carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I73 US220S over SR1950?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I73 US220S over SR1950?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.