US Bridges

SR 1462 over I40

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. US70 U321 · Structure no. 000000000350149

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1462 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1462 over I40 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1462
CrossesI40
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. US70 U321
RouteState Highway 1462
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71383, -81.32312
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1462 over I40 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1462 over I40 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 SR 1462 over I40 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1462 over I40?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1462 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.