Us221b over Ut To Catawba River

Good Condition25 years old5,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location.2 Mi.n.jct.us70
CarriesUs221b
CrossesUt To Catawba River
Coordinates35.70895, -82.03369

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length213.9 ft (65.2 m)
Max Span59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Width32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Deck Area639.0 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built2001

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,700 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110081

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