Sr1607 over S.fork Catawba River

Fair Condition60 years old2,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. Sr1807
CarriesSr1607
CrossesS.fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.38329, -81.18852

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length289.7 ft (88.3 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area980.1 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1966

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,700 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710160

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