I-240 Ebl US19 23 over Sou.Rr.&french Broad Rvr
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.15 MI.W.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000210322
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,314 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 Ebl US19 23 over Sou.Rr.&french Broad Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Ebl US19 23 over Sou.Rr.&french Broad Rvr in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 6 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 44,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,314 ft (400.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-240 Ebl US19 23 over Sou.Rr.&french Broad Rvr built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I-240 Ebl US19 23 over Sou.Rr.&french Broad Rvr 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 I-240 Ebl US19 23 over Sou.Rr.&french Broad Rvr carry?
About 44,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-240 Ebl US19 23 over Sou.Rr.&french Broad Rvr?
The structure is 1,314 ft (400.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 Ebl US19 23 over Sou.Rr.&french Broad Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.