US70 US321 Bus over US321
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.3MI. E. JCT SR1361 · Structure no. 000000000350035
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 237 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 US321 Bus over US321 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 US321 Bus over US321 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 110 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US70 US321 Bus over US321 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US70 US321 Bus over US321 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US70 US321 Bus over US321 carry?
About 25,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70 US321 Bus over US321?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns US70 US321 Bus over US321?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.