NC73 over I73/74 US220
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 2.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1462 · Structure no. 000000001530218
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC73 over I73/74 US220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC73 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC73 over I73/74 US220 built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC73 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does NC73 over I73/74 US220 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC73 over I73/74 US220?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns NC73 over I73/74 US220?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.