US Bridges

I73/US220 Nbl over US74 Bus.

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. SR1140 · Structure no. 000000001530241

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I73/US220 Nbl over US74 Bus. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I73/US220 Nbl over US74 Bus. in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesI73/US220 Nbl
CrossesUS74 Bus.
Location0.7 Mi. S. SR1140
RouteInterstate 73
Coordinates34.95001, -79.84838
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nbl over US74 Bus. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I73/US220 Nbl over US74 Bus. 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 Nbl over US74 Bus. carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I73/US220 Nbl over US74 Bus.?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I73/US220 Nbl over US74 Bus.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.