Us74 Wbl over First Broad River

Fair Condition63 years old35,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCleveland
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. Us74bus.
CarriesUs74 Wbl
CrossesFirst Broad River
Coordinates35.29478, -81.57079

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length329.7 ft (100.5 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area1025.1 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 1999)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic35,000 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000450080

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