NC16 over Catawba River
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1453 · Structure no. 000000000350139
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 810 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 over Catawba River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 over Catawba River in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 810 ft (246.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 over Catawba River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 over Catawba River 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 NC16 over Catawba River carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC16 over Catawba River?
The structure is 810 ft (246.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 over Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.