SR1342 over North Fork New River
FairAshe County, North Carolina · 25 FT.N.JCT.NC88 · Structure no. 000000000090053
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 208 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1342 over North Fork New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1342 over North Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1342 over North Fork New River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1342 over North Fork New River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1342 over North Fork New River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1342 over North Fork New River?
The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1342 over North Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.