Us29 & Us74 over South Fork Catawba River

Poor Condition100 years old27,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. Sr2014
CarriesUs29 & Us74
CrossesSouth Fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.24896, -81.07303

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length419.0 ft (127.7 m)
Max Span50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Width50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Area1953.8 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1926 (reconstructed 1941)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic27,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710082

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