US Bridges

US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ramps

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1332 · Structure no. 000000000210191

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 Ramp over I-240 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS19 23 Ramp
CrossesI-240 Ramps
Location0.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1332
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58793, -82.58031
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ramps built?

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

What condition is US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ramps 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 US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ramps carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 Ramp over I-240 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.