Us321 Bus over S.fork Catawba River

Fair Condition43 years old2,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. Sr1812
CarriesUs321 Bus
CrossesS.fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.39731, -81.20349

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length490.8 ft (149.6 m)
Max Span68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area1944.8 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1983

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710322

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