Nc16 Nbl over Catawba River

Fair Condition70 years old22,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
Location0.87 Mi. N. Jct. Sr2253
CarriesNc16 Nbl
CrossesCatawba River
Coordinates35.35044, -80.97246

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length1058.7 ft (322.7 m)
Max Span203.7 ft (62.1 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area2936.6 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1956 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,250 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001190363

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