US221 Sbl over Broad River
GoodRutherford County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR2102 · Structure no. 000000001610030
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 534 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US221 Sbl over Broad River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221 Sbl over Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2040. The structure is 534 ft (162.7 m) long and 39 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 US221 Sbl over Broad River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US221 Sbl 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US221 Sbl over Broad River carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US221 Sbl over Broad River?
The structure is 534 ft (162.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US221 Sbl over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.