US Bridges

SR1938 over I73 US220

Fair

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2016 · Structure no. 000000001510239

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1938 over I73 US220 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1938 over I73 US220 in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2040. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1938
CrossesI73 US220
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR2016
RouteState Highway 1938
Coordinates35.90324, -79.82197
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2016)
Projected traffic1,740 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 SR1938 over I73 US220 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1938 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 SR1938 over I73 US220 carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1938 over I73 US220?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1938 over I73 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.