US Bridges

US220 over I73/74 US220

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR1446 · Structure no. 000000001530180

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220 over I73/74 US220 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220 over I73/74 US220 in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS220
CrossesI73/74 US220
Location0.25 Mi. N. Jct. SR1446
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates35.04324, -79.76758
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US220 over I73/74 US220 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220 over I73/74 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US220 over I73/74 US220 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US220 over I73/74 US220?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US220 over I73/74 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.