I-240 Wbl over Us74a Nc81 Swannanoa Rvr

Fair Condition49 years old23,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location.6 Mi.e.jct.us70
CarriesI-240 Wbl
CrossesUs74a Nc81 Swannanoa Rvr
Coordinates35.57859, -82.51903

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length401.9 ft (122.5 m)
Max Span110.9 ft (33.8 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area1592.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1977 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,500 (2020)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210498

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