Sr1573 over North Fork Catawba River

Poor Condition54 years old350 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location50 Ft.e.jct.us221
CarriesSr1573
CrossesNorth Fork Catawba River
Coordinates35.83454, -82.00225

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignSlab
Total Length120.7 ft (36.8 m)
Max Span38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Width41.0 ft (12.5 m)
Deck Area460 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic350 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110111

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