I-40 Ebl over French Broad River
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.NC191 · Structure no. 000000000210352
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 576 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Ebl over French Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over French Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2040. The structure is 576 ft (175.5 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Ebl over French Broad River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Ebl over French Broad River 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 2025.
How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over French Broad River carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Ebl over French Broad River?
The structure is 576 ft (175.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Ebl over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.