I-26 Ramp over I-240 Wbl
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · At JCT.I-240;US19 23 70 · Structure no. 000000000210034
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 Ramp over I-240 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Ramp over I-240 Wbl in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 Ramp over I-240 Wbl built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-26 Ramp over I-240 Wbl in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does I-26 Ramp over I-240 Wbl carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-26 Ramp over I-240 Wbl?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 Ramp over I-240 Wbl?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.