Bridges
| Bridges in the National Bridge Inventory | 19,331 |
|---|---|
| Good condition | 8,740 (45.2%) |
| Fair condition | 9,108 (47.1%) |
| Poor condition | 1,483 (7.7%) |
| Total deck area | 124,605,827 sq ft |
| Deck area in poor condition | 7,573,183 sq ft (6.1%) |
North Carolina ranks 18 of 51 (states plus DC) for the share of bridges in poor condition, where 1 is the highest share. Nationally, 6.6% of bridges are rated poor.
With a poor share close to the national rate, expect a steady mix of replacement, rehabilitation and preservation work. Fair-rated bridges (9,108 here) are the ones most likely to slip to poor without timely work, which is why many DOTs fund preservation and inspection contracts alongside replacements.
ASCE report card
For North Carolina, refer to the category grades in ASCE's national Report Card for America's Infrastructure. See ASCE's North Carolina page and the national report card.
More on North Carolina for firm owners
- North Carolina DOT prequalification and procurement
- North Carolina PE licensure and PDH rules
- North Carolina civil engineer salaries
- Accredited programs in North Carolina
- Federal funding programs
Sources: Federal Highway Administration, National Bridge Inventory, 2026 Bridge Condition by Highway System (fhwa.dot.gov); ASCE Infrastructure Report Card state reports (infrastructurereportcard.org), produced by ASCE state sections in the year shown.
