I-240WB US19 23 over Sou.Rr French Broad Rvr.
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .15 MI.W.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000210323
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,227 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240WB US19 23 over Sou.Rr French Broad Rvr. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-240WB US19 23 over Sou.Rr French Broad Rvr. in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 44,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,227 ft (373.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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-240WB US19 23 over Sou.Rr French Broad Rvr. built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I-240WB US19 23 over Sou.Rr French Broad Rvr. 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-240WB 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-240WB US19 23 over Sou.Rr French Broad Rvr.?
The structure is 1,227 ft (373.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-240WB US19 23 over Sou.Rr French Broad Rvr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.