I73 US220N over Deep River
FairRandolph County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1950 · Structure no. 000000001510235
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 715 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I73 US220N over Deep River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73 US220N over Deep River 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I73 US220N over Deep River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I73 US220N over Deep River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I73 US220N over Deep River carry?
About 11,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I73 US220N over Deep River?
The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I73 US220N over Deep River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.