US Bridges

Housing Conn.Rd. over US19 23

GoodPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.US19 I-240 · Structure no. 000000000210279

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Housing Conn.Rd. over US19 23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Housing Conn.Rd. over US19 23 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesHousing Conn.Rd.
CrossesUS19 23
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.US19 I-240
RouteCity Street 0
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1995)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Housing Conn.Rd. over US19 23 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Housing Conn.Rd. over US19 23 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Housing Conn.Rd. over US19 23 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Housing Conn.Rd. over US19 23?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Housing Conn.Rd. over US19 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.