NC16 over I40
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1484 · Structure no. 000000000350049
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 over I40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 over I40 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 over I40 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 over I40 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does NC16 over I40 carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC16 over I40?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.