SR2789 over Broad River
PoorPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · 20 FT.W.JCT.SR2790 · Structure no. 000000000210115
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2789 over Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2789 over Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2789 over Broad River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2789 over Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2789 over Broad River carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is SR2789 over Broad River?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR2789 over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.