Nc73 over Catawba River
Fair Condition65 years old20,500 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln |
| Location | 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. Sr1578 |
| Carries | Nc73 |
| Crosses | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.42750, -80.95652 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 3 — Scour critical |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 882.9 ft (269.1 m) |
| Max Span | 80.7 ft (24.6 m) |
| Deck Width | 32.2 ft (9.8 m) |
| Deck Area | 2637.2 sq m |
| Main Spans | 9 |
| Year Built | 1961 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 20,500 (2021) |
| Truck Traffic | 14% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 324 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000001090050 |