US Bridges

Vanderbilt Road over I-40

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .5 MI.S.US25 · Structure no. 000000000210388

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanderbilt Road over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanderbilt Road over I-40 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVanderbilt Road
CrossesI-40
Location.5 MI.S.US25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55845, -82.54519
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2008)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Vanderbilt Road over I-40 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanderbilt Road over I-40 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 Vanderbilt Road over I-40 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vanderbilt Road over I-40?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vanderbilt Road over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.