Nc279 over Southern Railroad

Fair Condition58 years old19,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. Nc7
CarriesNc279
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Coordinates35.27853, -81.14898

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length171.9 ft (52.4 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width64.3 ft (19.6 m)
Deck Area1027.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1968

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic19,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710004

Nearby Bridges