US Bridges

US220 Rmp/Fut 1-73 over NC68

Good

Rockingham County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI S JCT SR2805 · Structure no. 000000001570313

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US220 Rmp/Fut 1-73 over NC68 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US220 Rmp/Fut 1-73 over NC68 in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS220 Rmp/Fut 1-73
CrossesNC68
Location0.7 MI S JCT SR2805
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates36.28431, -79.93984
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2019)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US220 Rmp/Fut 1-73 over NC68 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US220 Rmp/Fut 1-73 over NC68 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US220 Rmp/Fut 1-73 over NC68 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US220 Rmp/Fut 1-73 over NC68?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US220 Rmp/Fut 1-73 over NC68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.