US Bridges

SR1476 over I40

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.12 Mi. N. Jct. SR1477 · Structure no. 000000000350168

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1476 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1476 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesSR1476
CrossesI40
Location0.12 Mi. N. Jct. SR1477
RouteState Highway 1476
Coordinates35.70302, -81.26218
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2021)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1476 over I40 built?

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

What condition is SR1476 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 SR1476 over I40 carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1476 over I40?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR1476 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.