I40 Wbl over US321
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC127 · Structure no. 000000000350078
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 379 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Wbl over US321 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over US321 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 30,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,500 by 2040. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 42 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 I40 Wbl over US321 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Wbl over US321 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I40 Wbl over US321 carry?
About 30,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 Wbl over US321?
The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Wbl over US321?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.