US Bridges

I73/74 US220S over SR1455

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1452 · Structure no. 000000001530183

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73/74 US220S over SR1455 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73/74 US220S over SR1455 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73/74 US220S
CrossesSR1455
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1452
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates35.0765, -79.73164
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2020)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I73/74 US220S over SR1455 built?

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

What condition is I73/74 US220S over SR1455 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I73/74 US220S over SR1455 carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I73/74 US220S over SR1455?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I73/74 US220S over SR1455?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.