Nc49 over Catawba River

Fair Condition23 years old34,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
Location3.4 Mi. S. Jct. Nc160
CarriesNc49
CrossesCatawba River
Coordinates35.10177, -81.04014

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1417.0 ft (431.9 m)
Max Span86.0 ft (26.2 m)
Deck Width67.3 ft (20.5 m)
Deck Area8854.0 sq m
Main Spans17
Year Built2003

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic34,500 (2024)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001190023

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