Us70 over Swannanoa River

Fair Condition79 years old14,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location.15 Mi.e.jct.sr2724
CarriesUs70
CrossesSwannanoa River
Coordinates35.60317, -82.36514

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length112.9 ft (34.4 m)
Max Span36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Deck Width60.7 ft (18.5 m)
Deck Area636.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1947 (reconstructed 1967)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,000 (2016)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210258

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