US Bridges

SR1920 over US74 Byp.

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1936 · Structure no. 000000001610119

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1920 over US74 Byp. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1920 over US74 Byp. 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 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1920
CrossesUS74 Byp.
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1936
RouteState Highway 1920
CountyRutherford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30402, -81.77428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1920 over US74 Byp. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1920 over US74 Byp. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1920 over US74 Byp. carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1920 over US74 Byp.?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1920 over US74 Byp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.