Hardesty Lane over Swanannoa River

Poor Condition55 years old100 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
LocationAdjacent To 118p; Exit RT
CarriesHardesty Lane
CrossesSwanannoa River
Coordinates35.57619, -82.47869

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length139.4 ft (42.5 m)
Max Span64.3 ft (19.6 m)
Deck Width21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Deck Area272 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic100 (2013)
Truck Traffic50%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140203P0000000

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