US Bridges

I74 Wbl over I73 US220

Good

Randolph County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. I73 Nbl · Structure no. 000000001510534

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I74 Wbl over I73 US220 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74 Wbl over I73 US220 in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI74 Wbl
CrossesI73 US220
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. I73 Nbl
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates35.78761, -79.82848
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2021)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I74 Wbl over I73 US220 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I74 Wbl over I73 US220 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I74 Wbl over I73 US220 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I74 Wbl over I73 US220?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I74 Wbl over I73 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.