US Bridges

US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ebl

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.I240 US19 23 · Structure no. 000000000210077

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ebl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ebl 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS19 23 Ramp
CrossesI-240 Ebl
Location.01 MI.E.JCT.I240 US19 23
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates35.59289, -82.56448
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ebl built?

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

What condition is US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ebl 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 US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ebl carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ebl?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ebl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.