I-240 Ebl over Us74a Nc81 Swannanoa Riv

Fair Condition49 years old47,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location.6 Mi.e.jct.us70
CarriesI-240 Ebl
CrossesUs74a Nc81 Swannanoa Riv
Coordinates35.57838, -82.51932

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length418.0 ft (127.4 m)
Max Span115.8 ft (35.3 m)
Deck Width58.7 ft (17.9 m)
Deck Area2280.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1977 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic47,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge3
Lanes Under Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210497

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