US Bridges

US70 over I-240

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000210393

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70 over I-240 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70 over I-240 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS70
CrossesI-240
Location.4 MI.E.JCT.US25
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60037, -82.54689
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2016)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US70 over I-240 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US70 over I-240 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US70 over I-240 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US70 over I-240?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US70 over I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.