Sr1741 over I-40

Fair Condition68 years old2,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location.6 Mi.e.jct.nc226
CarriesSr1741
CrossesI-40
Coordinates35.66568, -81.95647

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length239.8 ft (73.1 m)
Max Span60.7 ft (18.5 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area701.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,900 (2021)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110144

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