I-240 Ebl over US70 Ramps L J
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .53 MI.W.JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000000210454
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 363 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 Ebl over US70 Ramps L J is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Ebl over US70 Ramps L J 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 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 29,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,500 by 2040. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 59 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-240 Ebl over US70 Ramps L J built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-240 Ebl over US70 Ramps L J 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I-240 Ebl over US70 Ramps L J carry?
About 29,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-240 Ebl over US70 Ramps L J?
The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 Ebl over US70 Ramps L J?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.