Nc275 over S. Fork Catawba River

Poor Condition73 years old10,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. Sr1836
CarriesNc275
CrossesS. Fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.33032, -81.13261

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length370.7 ft (113 m)
Max Span64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area1152.6 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1953

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710056

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