US Bridges

NC16 Nbl&sbl Ramp over NC16

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Gaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC273 · Structure no. 000000000710419

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC16 Nbl&sbl Ramp over NC16 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC16 Nbl&sbl Ramp over NC16 in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesNC16 Nbl&sbl Ramp
CrossesNC16
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC273
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates35.38271, -81.00076
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NC16 Nbl&sbl Ramp over NC16 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC16 Nbl&sbl Ramp over NC16 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC16 Nbl&sbl Ramp over NC16 carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC16 Nbl&sbl Ramp over NC16?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NC16 Nbl&sbl Ramp over NC16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.