Nc16 over Sr1539 N.fork New River

Fair Condition20 years old1,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Location20 Ft.s.jct.sr1539
CarriesNc16
CrossesSr1539 N.fork New River
Coordinates36.51894, -81.41018

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length504.9 ft (153.9 m)
Max Span218.8 ft (66.7 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area2170.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2006

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,800 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge3
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000090036

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