US Bridges

SR1848 over P&n Access RR

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1844 · Structure no. 000000000350278

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1848 over P&n Access RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1848 over P&n Access RR in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1848
CrossesP&n Access RR
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1844
RouteState Highway 1848
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59836, -80.98136
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2021)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1848 over P&n Access RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1848 over P&n Access RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1848 over P&n Access RR carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1848 over P&n Access RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1848 over P&n Access RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.