US Bridges

US19 23 over I-240 Off Ramps

Poor

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1333 · Structure no. 000000000210168

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 over I-240 Off Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 over I-240 Off Ramps in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, 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 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.

It carries about 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,000 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 101 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS19 23
CrossesI-240 Off Ramps
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1333
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58914, -82.57998
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,000 (2021)
Projected traffic96,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 23 over I-240 Off Ramps built?

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

What condition is US19 23 over I-240 Off Ramps 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US19 23 over I-240 Off Ramps carry?

About 48,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 over I-240 Off Ramps?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 over I-240 Off Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.