16-inch ductile iron water main cost per linear foot in North Carolina
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in North Carolina put the 16-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $218 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $139 and $232. That is 40 % below the national median of $365. Based on 6 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between July 2024 and August 2025.
| Median bid in North Carolina | $218 / LF |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $139 – $232 |
| National median | $365 (-40 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 6 · 2 · 2 |
Bid tabs in North Carolina
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Works Commission | Aug 2025 | $215 | $228 | 4 |
| PWC | Jul 2024 | $90.00 | $102 | 2 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in North Carolina, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: 16-inch ductile iron water main unit price. Every unit price in North Carolina: North Carolina unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a 16-inch ductile iron water main cost in North Carolina?
Public bids in North Carolina put the 16-inch ductile iron water main at a median of $218 per linear foot, with the middle half of bids between $139 and $232. That is 40 % below the national median of $365. Based on 6 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between July 2024 and August 2025.
Is North Carolina more expensive than the national average?
For this item the North Carolina median bid is 40 % below the national median of $365. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.