US Bridges

I240 Wbl over N Rmp to NC251 US19 23

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.US19 23 I240 · Structure no. 000000000210348

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I240 Wbl over N Rmp to NC251 US19 23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I240 Wbl over N Rmp to NC251 US19 23 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, 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.

It carries about 33,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,500 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI240 Wbl
CrossesN Rmp to NC251 US19 23
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.US19 23 I240
RouteInterstate 240
Coordinates35.59242, -82.56747
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,750 (2020)
Projected traffic67,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I240 Wbl over N Rmp to NC251 US19 23 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I240 Wbl over N Rmp to NC251 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 I240 Wbl over N Rmp to NC251 US19 23 carry?

About 33,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I240 Wbl over N Rmp to NC251 US19 23?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I240 Wbl over N Rmp to NC251 US19 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.