NC81 over Swannanoa River
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000210039
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC81 over Swannanoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC81 over Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC81 over Swannanoa River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC81 over Swannanoa River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NC81 over Swannanoa River carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC81 over Swannanoa River?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns NC81 over Swannanoa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.