US Bridges

US220S.BYP over US220 FUT.I-73/74

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1304 · Structure no. 000000001530234

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220S.BYP over US220 FUT.I-73/74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220S.BYP over US220 FUT.I-73/74 in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS220S.BYP
CrossesUS220 FUT.I-73/74
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1304
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates34.99617, -79.77928
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US220S.BYP over US220 FUT.I-73/74 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220S.BYP over US220 FUT.I-73/74 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US220S.BYP over US220 FUT.I-73/74 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US220S.BYP over US220 FUT.I-73/74?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US220S.BYP over US220 FUT.I-73/74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.