I85 over South Fork Catawba River
Fair Condition66 years old65,500 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Location | 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. Nc7 |
| Carries | I85 |
| Crosses | South Fork Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.26424, -81.07939 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 896.0 ft (273.1 m) |
| Max Span | 79.7 ft (24.3 m) |
| Deck Width | 110.6 ft (33.7 m) |
| Deck Area | 9203.5 sq m |
| Main Spans | 5 |
| Year Built | 1960 (reconstructed 1992) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 65,500 (2020) |
| Truck Traffic | 16% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 6 |
| Lanes Under Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 524 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000710143 |