US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over US25(HENDERSONVILLE Rd)

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .9 MI.W.JCT.SR3083 · Structure no. 000000000210390

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over US25(HENDERSONVILLE Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over US25(HENDERSONVILLE Rd) in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 22,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesUS25(HENDERSONVILLE Rd)
Location.9 MI.W.JCT.SR3083
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.55839, -82.53838
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,250 (2020)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ebl over US25(HENDERSONVILLE Rd) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over US25(HENDERSONVILLE Rd) 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 Ebl over US25(HENDERSONVILLE Rd) carry?

About 22,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over US25(HENDERSONVILLE Rd)?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over US25(HENDERSONVILLE Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.