I-240 Wbl over New Chunns Cove Road
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .7 MI.E.JCT.NC694 · Structure no. 000000000210439
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 Wbl over New Chunns Cove Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Wbl over New Chunns Cove Road in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 41,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,500 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-240 Wbl over New Chunns Cove Road built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-240 Wbl over New Chunns Cove Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does I-240 Wbl over New Chunns Cove Road carry?
About 41,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-240 Wbl over New Chunns Cove Road?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 Wbl over New Chunns Cove Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.