US Bridges

SR3413 over I-240

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .45 MI.S.JCT.SR3412 · Structure no. 000000000210182

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3413 over I-240 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3413 over I-240 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR3413
CrossesI-240
Location.45 MI.S.JCT.SR3412
RouteState Highway 3413
Coordinates35.55947, -82.60658
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length309 ft (94.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1995)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR3413 over I-240 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3413 over I-240 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR3413 over I-240 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR3413 over I-240?

The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR3413 over I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.