NC16 Nbl over Catawba River
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.87 Mi. N. Jct. SR2253 · Structure no. 000000001190363
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,059 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC16 Nbl over Catawba River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying NC16 Nbl over Catawba River in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 69 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,059 ft (322.7 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 NC16 Nbl over Catawba River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is NC16 Nbl over Catawba River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does NC16 Nbl over Catawba River carry?
About 22,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC16 Nbl over Catawba River?
The structure is 1,059 ft (322.7 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NC16 Nbl over Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.