US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over SR3052

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.E.JCT.US25A · Structure no. 000000000210456

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over SR3052 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over SR3052 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,500 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesSR3052
Location0.6 MI.E.JCT.US25A
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55681, -82.51131
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2020)
Projected traffic56,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Wbl over SR3052 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over SR3052 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 I-40 Wbl over SR3052 carry?

About 28,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over SR3052?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over SR3052?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.