US221A over Broad River
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1994 · Structure no. 000000001610008
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 339 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221A over Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221A over Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US221A over Broad River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221A over Broad River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US221A over Broad River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US221A over Broad River?
The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US221A over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.