I-240 over US25
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.NC694 · Structure no. 000000000210381
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 366 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 over US25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 over US25 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 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 84,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,000 by 2040. The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long and 90 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-240 over US25 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-240 over US25 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-240 over US25 carry?
About 84,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-240 over US25?
The structure is 366 ft (111.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 over US25?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.