NC16 Bus over US70
PoorCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1162 · Structure no. 000000000350019
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 Bus over US70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 Bus over US70 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 Bus over US70 built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 Bus over US70 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does NC16 Bus over US70 carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC16 Bus over US70?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 Bus over US70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.