NC27 over Catawba River
GoodGaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. NC273 · Structure no. 000000000710066
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 652 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC27 over Catawba River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC27 over Catawba River in Gaston 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC27 over Catawba River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC27 over Catawba River 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC27 over Catawba River carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC27 over Catawba River?
The structure is 652 ft (198.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns NC27 over Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.