US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Biltmore Estate DR

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000210374

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Biltmore Estate DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Biltmore Estate DR 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 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesBiltmore Estate DR
Location.8 MI.W.JCT.US25
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55835, -82.55396
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2022)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over Biltmore Estate DR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Biltmore Estate DR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over Biltmore Estate DR carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Biltmore Estate DR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Biltmore Estate DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.