NC150 over Mountain Ck./Lake Norman
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1815 · Structure no. 000000000350044
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC150 over Mountain Ck./Lake Norman is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC150 over Mountain Ck./Lake Norman in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC150 over Mountain Ck./Lake Norman built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC150 over Mountain Ck./Lake Norman 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NC150 over Mountain Ck./Lake Norman carry?
About 9,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC150 over Mountain Ck./Lake Norman?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC150 over Mountain Ck./Lake Norman?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.