Us221b over Catawba River
Good Condition25 years old5,700 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Location | .2 Mi.n.jct.us70 |
| Carries | Us221b |
| Crosses | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.70775, -82.03292 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Good |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 201.8 ft (61.5 m) |
| Max Span | 58.7 ft (17.9 m) |
| Deck Width | 35.1 ft (10.7 m) |
| Deck Area | 658.0 sq m |
| Main Spans | 4 |
| Year Built | 2001 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 5,700 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 6% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 224 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000001110075 |