US Bridges

US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1518

Good

Union County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR1501 · Structure no. 000000001790547

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1518 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1518 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 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS74 Byp. Wbl
CrossesSR1518
Location0.25 Mi. E. Jct. SR1501
RouteU.S. Route 74
CountyUnion County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.09275, -80.62451
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2022)
Projected traffic20,500 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

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 Byp. Wbl over SR1518 built?

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

What condition is US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1518 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 2024.

How much traffic does US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1518 carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1518?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US74 Byp. Wbl over SR1518?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.