US Bridges

NC694 over I240 Ramp

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Buncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000210129

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC694 over I240 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC694 over I240 Ramp in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC694
CrossesI240 Ramp
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.US70
RouteState Highway 694
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60025, -82.54375
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC694 over I240 Ramp built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC694 over I240 Ramp 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 NC694 over I240 Ramp carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC694 over I240 Ramp?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns NC694 over I240 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.