I40 Wbl over US25A
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR3083 · Structure no. 000000000210438
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Wbl over US25A is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over US25A in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Wbl over US25A built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is I40 Wbl over US25A 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I40 Wbl over US25A carry?
About 22,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 Wbl over US25A?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Wbl over US25A?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.