US Bridges

US74E.BUS.RAMP over US74W.RAMP

Good

Richmond County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI S JCT SR1117 · Structure no. 000000001530242

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,133
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74E.BUS.RAMP over US74W.RAMP is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US74E.BUS.RAMP over US74W.RAMP 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 3,133 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,266 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74E.BUS.RAMP
CrossesUS74W.RAMP
Location1.3 MI S JCT SR1117
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyRichmond County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.94595, -79.84616
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,133 (2021)
Projected traffic6,266 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74E.BUS.RAMP over US74W.RAMP built?

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

What condition is US74E.BUS.RAMP over US74W.RAMP 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US74E.BUS.RAMP over US74W.RAMP carry?

About 3,133 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US74E.BUS.RAMP over US74W.RAMP?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US74E.BUS.RAMP over US74W.RAMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.