US74 Byp. Wbl over Second Broad River
FairRutherford County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E.JCT.SR1901 · Structure no. 000000001610084
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 274 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74 Byp. Wbl over Second Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp. Wbl over Second Broad River in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74 Byp. Wbl over Second Broad River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US74 Byp. Wbl over Second Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US74 Byp. Wbl over Second Broad River carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74 Byp. Wbl over Second Broad River?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US74 Byp. Wbl over Second Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.