I-40 Wbl over Us74a

Fair Condition54 years old28,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location0.2 Mi.w.jct.i240
CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesUs74a
Coordinates35.56468, -82.49925

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length200.8 ft (61.2 m)
Max Span126.0 ft (38.4 m)
Deck Width49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Area930.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic28,250 (2020)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge3
Lanes Under Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210467

Nearby Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Us74a 0.0 mi Fair I-40 over Gashes Creek 0.1 mi Fair I-240 Ebl over Southern Railroad 0.1 mi Fair I-240 over I-40 0.2 mi Fair I-240 Wbl over Southern Railroad 0.2 mi Fair U.s. Route 74a (wb over Creek 0.2 mi Fair I-240 Ebl over Us74a Ramp To I240 0.2 mi Fair I-240 Wbl over Us74a Ramp To I240 0.3 mi Fair Blue Ridge Parkway over U.s. Route 74a 0.4 mi Fair Us74a over Gashes Creek 0.4 mi Fair