I-240 Ebl over Southern Railroad

Fair Condition48 years old30,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location0.2 Mi.w.jct.i-40
CarriesI-240 Ebl
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Coordinates35.56658, -82.49983

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length216.9 ft (66.1 m)
Max Span92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area846.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1978 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic30,500 (2019)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection225
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210509

Nearby Bridges

I-240 Wbl over Southern Railroad 0.1 mi Fair I-40 over Gashes Creek 0.1 mi Fair I-240 over I-40 0.1 mi Fair I-40 Wbl over Us74a 0.1 mi Fair I-40 Ebl over Us74a 0.1 mi Fair I-240 Ebl over Us74a Ramp To I240 0.2 mi Fair I-240 Wbl over Us74a Ramp To I240 0.2 mi Fair U.s. Route 74a (wb over Creek 0.3 mi Fair Us74a over I-240 0.4 mi Fair Blue Ridge Parkway over U.s. Route 74a 0.5 mi Fair