I-240 over I-40

Fair Condition48 years old15,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location.3 Mi.e.jct.us74
CarriesI-240
CrossesI-40
Coordinates35.56683, -82.49765

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length411.7 ft (125.5 m)
Max Span121.7 ft (37.1 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area1606.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1978

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic15,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210516

Nearby Bridges

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