Blue Ridge Parkway over Swannanoa River I-40 &
Fair Condition60 years old5,007 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Location | 1.1 Miles To U.s. Route 7 |
| Carries | Blue Ridge Parkway |
| Crosses | Swannanoa River I-40 & |
| Coordinates | 35.57756, -82.47878 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 4 — Foundations need monitoring |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Concrete Continuous |
| Design | Box Beam - Single/Spread |
| Total Length | 993.1 ft (302.7 m) |
| Max Span | 137.1 ft (41.8 m) |
| Deck Width | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 3360.0 sq m |
| Main Spans | 10 |
| Year Built | 1966 (reconstructed 1985) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 5,007 (2013) |
| Truck Traffic | 1% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
| Lanes Under Bridge | 8 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 723 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | National Park Service |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 5140118P0000000 |