I-240 Wbl over Southern Railroad

Fair Condition48 years old28,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location.2 Mi.w.jct.i-40
CarriesI-240 Wbl
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Coordinates35.56722, -82.49894

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length352.7 ft (107.5 m)
Max Span107.0 ft (32.6 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area1,376 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1978 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic28,500 (2015)
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 Number000000000210510

Nearby Bridges

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