Us70 over Swannanoa River

Fair Condition90 years old18,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location.05 Mi.w.jct Sr2410
CarriesUs70
CrossesSwannanoa River
Coordinates35.58376, -82.46538

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length167.0 ft (50.9 m)
Max Span50.9 ft (15.5 m)
Deck Width58.7 ft (17.9 m)
Deck Area911.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1936 (reconstructed 1965)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,000 (2016)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210239

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