Us321 Nbl over South Fork Catawba River

Fair Condition39 years old20,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location6 Mi. N. Jct. Nc275
CarriesUs321 Nbl
CrossesSouth Fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.39989, -81.20949

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length451.8 ft (137.7 m)
Max Span73.8 ft (22.5 m)
Deck Width38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Area1624.9 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1987

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic20,250 (2018)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710348

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