US Bridges

I74ALT over I74

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2317 · Structure no. 000000001550488

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I74ALT over I74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I74ALT over I74 in Robeson 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesI74ALT
CrossesI74
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR2317
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates34.59292, -79.08893
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 I74ALT over I74 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I74ALT over I74 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I74ALT over I74 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I74ALT over I74?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I74ALT over I74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.