US Bridges

SR1692 over Norfolk & Southern RR

Fair

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1476 · Structure no. 000000000350330

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1692 over Norfolk & Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1692 over Norfolk & Southern RR in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,200 by 2040. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1692
CrossesNorfolk & Southern RR
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1476
RouteState Highway 1692
CountyCatawba County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71922, -81.25571
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2021)
Projected traffic17,200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR1692 over Norfolk & Southern RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1692 over Norfolk & Southern 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1692 over Norfolk & Southern RR carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1692 over Norfolk & Southern RR?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR1692 over Norfolk & Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.