Nc16 Sbl over Catawba River

Fair Condition37 years old18,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMecklenburg
Location0.87 Mi. N. Jct. Sr2253
CarriesNc16 Sbl
CrossesCatawba River
Coordinates35.35025, -80.97267

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1086.9 ft (331.3 m)
Max Span203.7 ft (62.1 m)
Deck Width34.8 ft (10.6 m)
Deck Area3511.8 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1989

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,000 (2020)
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 Number000000001190541

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