I85 over Catawba River
Fair Condition68 years old127,000 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Gaston |
| Location | 0.75 Mi. N. Jct. Nc273 |
| Carries | I85 |
| Crosses | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.25767, -81.01382 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 1072.8 ft (327 m) |
| Max Span | 157.8 ft (48.1 m) |
| Deck Width | 151.2 ft (46.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 15074.7 sq m |
| Main Spans | 11 |
| Year Built | 1958 (reconstructed 1988) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 127,000 (2020) |
| Truck Traffic | 23% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 8 |
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 | 000000000710159 |