Sr1340 over North Fork New River

Poor Condition49 years old500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Location.1 Mi.n.jct.nc88
CarriesSr1340
CrossesNorth Fork New River
Coordinates36.45794, -81.56108

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length331.7 ft (101.1 m)
Max Span54.8 ft (16.7 m)
Deck Width28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Deck Area869.5 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1977

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic500 (2015)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000090056

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