US Bridges

SR1302 over Lake Norman

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1378 · Structure no. 000000000970057

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1302 over Lake Norman is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1302 over Lake Norman in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1302
CrossesLake Norman
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1378
RouteState Highway 1302
Coordinates35.62655, -80.86609
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1302 over Lake Norman built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1302 over Lake Norman 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 SR1302 over Lake Norman carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1302 over Lake Norman?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1302 over Lake Norman?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.