I-240 WB Off Ramp over US70 Ramp
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR2244 · Structure no. 000000000210445
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,520
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 WB Off Ramp over US70 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 WB Off Ramp 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 8,520 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,040 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 WB Off Ramp over US70 Ramp built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-240 WB Off Ramp 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 I-240 WB Off Ramp over US70 Ramp carry?
About 8,520 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-240 WB Off Ramp over US70 Ramp?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 WB Off Ramp over US70 Ramp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.