US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over SR1141

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.SR1205 · Structure no. 000000000210156

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over SR1141 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over SR1141 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,500 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesSR1141
Location.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1205
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55062, -82.7333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,750 (2020)
Projected traffic51,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 I-40 Ebl over SR1141 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over SR1141 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over SR1141 carry?

About 25,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over SR1141?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over SR1141?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.