US Bridges

SR1716 over I40

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. US70 · Structure no. 000000000350176

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1716 over I40 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1716 over I40 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1716
CrossesI40
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. US70
RouteState Highway 1716
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72493, -81.14399
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1716 over I40 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1716 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 SR1716 over I40 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1716 over I40?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1716 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.