I-40 over Us70e Sou.rr Swannoa Rvr

Fair Condition49 years old14,750 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location.8 Mi.e.jct.nc9
CarriesI-40
CrossesUs70e Sou.rr Swannoa Rvr
Coordinates35.61896, -82.30742

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length557.7 ft (170 m)
Max Span138.8 ft (42.3 m)
Deck Width100.7 ft (30.7 m)
Deck Area5,219 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1977

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,750 (2020)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210494

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