US Bridges

US19 23 S US70 E over I-240 Wbl

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.I240W US19 23 · Structure no. 000000000210001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 S US70 E over I-240 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 S US70 E over I-240 Wbl in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 55 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,500 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS19 23 S US70 E
CrossesI-240 Wbl
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.I240W US19 23
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59242, -82.56747
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,750 (2019)
Projected traffic71,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 23 S US70 E over I-240 Wbl built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US19 23 S US70 E over I-240 Wbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US19 23 S US70 E over I-240 Wbl carry?

About 35,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 S US70 E over I-240 Wbl?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 S US70 E over I-240 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.