US70 over Swannanoa River
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .05 Mi.W.Jct SR2410 · Structure no. 000000000210239
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US70 over Swannanoa River is a concrete tee beam carrying US70 over Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 89 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US70 over Swannanoa River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is US70 over Swannanoa River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US70 over Swannanoa River carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US70 over Swannanoa River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US70 over Swannanoa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.