US Bridges

NC65 over I-73 US220

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Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI E JCT SR1195 · Structure no. 000000001570306

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC65 over I-73 US220 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC65 over I-73 US220 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC65
CrossesI-73 US220
Location0.2 MI E JCT SR1195
RouteState Highway 65
CountyRockingham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.26747, -79.93058
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 NC65 over I-73 US220 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC65 over I-73 US220 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NC65 over I-73 US220 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NC65 over I-73 US220?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns NC65 over I-73 US220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.