NC16 over I40
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. S. Jct. NC16 Bu · Structure no. 000000000350341
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 over I40 in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 93 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NC16 over I40 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 over I40 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does NC16 over I40 carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC16 over I40?
The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.