US Bridges

SR3556 Ramp over I-26 Wbl I-240 Ebl

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .5 MI.E.JCT.NC191 I240 · Structure no. 000000000210248

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3556 Ramp over I-26 Wbl I-240 Ebl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3556 Ramp over I-26 Wbl I-240 Ebl in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 58 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3556 Ramp
CrossesI-26 Wbl I-240 Ebl
Location.5 MI.E.JCT.NC191 I240
RouteState Highway 3556
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56756, -82.58593
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
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 SR3556 Ramp over I-26 Wbl I-240 Ebl built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR3556 Ramp over I-26 Wbl I-240 Ebl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR3556 Ramp over I-26 Wbl I-240 Ebl carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3556 Ramp over I-26 Wbl I-240 Ebl?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR3556 Ramp over I-26 Wbl I-240 Ebl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.