Sr1844 over Lake Norman

Fair Condition65 years old8,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCatawba
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. Sr1950
CarriesSr1844
CrossesLake Norman
Coordinates35.56547, -80.99036

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length427.8 ft (130.4 m)
Max Span85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area1317.0 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000350023

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