I-40 Ebl over Catawba River

Fair Condition35 years old14,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location0.9 Mi.e.jct.sr1234
CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesCatawba River
Coordinates35.63982, -82.12718

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length199.8 ft (60.9 m)
Max Span66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Width43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Area797.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1991

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,250 (2020)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110089

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