NC16 South over SR1855 (e. Maiden Rd)
GoodCatawba County, North Carolina · .4 Mi.N.Jct.Nc 150 · Structure no. 000000000350368
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 South over SR1855 (e. Maiden Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 South over SR1855 (e. Maiden Rd) in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC16 South over SR1855 (e. Maiden Rd) built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC16 South over SR1855 (e. Maiden Rd) 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does NC16 South over SR1855 (e. Maiden Rd) carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NC16 South over SR1855 (e. Maiden Rd)?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 South over SR1855 (e. Maiden Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.