NC216E
Carrying NC216E over NC216
1.6 MI. N. JCT. SR2278, Cleveland, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NC216E
The NC216E bridge in Cleveland, North Carolina carries NC216E over NC216. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 990 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NC216E compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 990 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000450022
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NC216E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NC216E against other structures in Cleveland and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NC216E?
NC216E in Cleveland, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NC216E inspected?
NC216E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 990 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NC216E is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NC216E?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NC216E.
Who is responsible for maintaining NC216E?
Ownership is not specified for NC216E in the NBI.
How old is NC216E and does age affect safety?
NC216E was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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