I40 Wbl Collector over US321
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 2.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1124 · Structure no. 000000000350106
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 372 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Wbl Collector over US321 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl Collector 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,800 by 2040. The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 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 Collector over US321 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Wbl Collector 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does I40 Wbl Collector over US321 carry?
About 20,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 Wbl Collector over US321?
The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Wbl Collector over US321?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.