Us70 over Catawba River
Fair Condition74 years old14,500 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Location | .05 Mi.w.jct.sr1197 |
| Carries | Us70 |
| Crosses | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.69824, -82.04716 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 323.8 ft (98.7 m) |
| Max Span | 80.7 ft (24.6 m) |
| Deck Width | 33.1 ft (10.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 996.9 sq m |
| Main Spans | 4 |
| Year Built | 1952 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 14,500 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 7% |
| 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 | 000000001110107 |