I240 Ebl over US70 Ramp
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR2244 · Structure no. 000000000210444
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I240 Ebl over US70 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I240 Ebl over US70 Ramp 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,000 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 71 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 I240 Ebl over US70 Ramp built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I240 Ebl over US70 Ramp 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 I240 Ebl over US70 Ramp carry?
About 38,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I240 Ebl over US70 Ramp?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I240 Ebl over US70 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.