US Bridges

I-40 over US19 23

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Buncombe County, North Carolina · .54 MI.E.JCT.SR1224 · Structure no. 000000000210301

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over US19 23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over US19 23 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 74,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 133 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesUS19 23
Location.54 MI.E.JCT.SR1224
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55921, -82.63854
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.6 m)
Roadway width128 ft (38.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,500 (2020)
Projected traffic149,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 I-40 over US19 23 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over US19 23 carry?

About 74,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over US19 23?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over US19 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.