Us221 NB over South Fork New River

Good Condition9 years old4,650 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Location0.3 Mi.s.jct.sr1216
CarriesUs221 NB
CrossesSouth Fork New River
Coordinates36.29371, -81.49808

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length259.8 ft (79.2 m)
Max Span97.8 ft (29.8 m)
Deck Width37.1 ft (11.3 m)
Deck Area895.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2017

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,650 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000090541

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