Sr1234 over Catawba River

Fair Condition60 years old1,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location.1 Mi.s.jct.i-40
CarriesSr1234
CrossesCatawba River
Coordinates35.63712, -82.14382

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length119.8 ft (36.5 m)
Max Span38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Width29.2 ft (8.9 m)
Deck Area324.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1966

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,100 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110142

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