US Bridges

US74 Bus Wbl over US74 Byp Monroe Express

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.65 Mi. W. Jct. SR1008 · Structure no. 000000001790542

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Bus Wbl over US74 Byp Monroe Express is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Bus Wbl over US74 Byp Monroe Express in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS74 Bus Wbl
CrossesUS74 Byp Monroe Express
Location0.65 Mi. W. Jct. SR1008
RouteU.S. Route 74
Coordinates35.09066, -80.66805
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length372 ft (113.3 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2021)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US74 Bus Wbl over US74 Byp Monroe Express built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US74 Bus Wbl over US74 Byp Monroe Express 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Bus Wbl over US74 Byp Monroe Express carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Bus Wbl over US74 Byp Monroe Express?

The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Bus Wbl over US74 Byp Monroe Express?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.