US Bridges

I73 US220 over US74W

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT US74BUS · Structure no. 000000001530238

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73 US220 over US74W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73 US220 over US74W in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI73 US220
CrossesUS74W
Location0.2 MI S JCT US74BUS
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates34.9465, -79.84714
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2020)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 US220 over US74W built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73 US220 over US74W 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 I73 US220 over US74W carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I73 US220 over US74W?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I73 US220 over US74W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.