SR1109 over Lake Norman
PoorPosted for loadIredell County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. SR1911 · Structure no. 000000000970056
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1109 over Lake Norman is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1109 over Lake Norman in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1109 over Lake Norman built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1109 over Lake Norman in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1109 over Lake Norman carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1109 over Lake Norman?
The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1109 over Lake Norman?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.