SR1468 over I40
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1475 · Structure no. 000000000350165
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1468 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1468 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 46 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 SR1468 over I40 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1468 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 SR1468 over I40 carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1468 over I40?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR1468 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.