US Bridges

SR1376 over Lake Norman

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1721 · Structure no. 000000001090306

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1376 over Lake Norman is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1376 over Lake Norman in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1376
CrossesLake Norman
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1721
RouteState Highway 1376
Coordinates35.50567, -80.96978
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1376 over Lake Norman built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1376 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1376 over Lake Norman carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1376 over Lake Norman?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1376 over Lake Norman?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.