I-40 Wbl over Catawba River

Fair Condition69 years old18,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
Location1.2 Mi. W. Jct. Sr1502
CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesCatawba River
Coordinates35.74320, -81.07474

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length912.7 ft (278.2 m)
Max Span82.7 ft (25.2 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area2809.8 sq m
Main Spans11
Year Built1957 (reconstructed 1996)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,250 (2020)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000970007

Nearby Bridges