Us29 Us74 over Catawba River

Fair Condition93 years old27,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. Sr2083
CarriesUs29 Us74
CrossesCatawba River
Coordinates35.24574, -81.00916

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 Length1123.7 ft (342.5 m)
Max Span79.7 ft (24.3 m)
Deck Width43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Area4486.8 sq m
Main Spans17
Year Built1933

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic27,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710091

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