US Bridges

I-240 Ramp over US70

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .53 MI.W.JCT.I240 US74 · Structure no. 000000000210459

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,625
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 Ramp over US70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Ramp over US70 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, 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 5 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 9,625 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,250 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 Ramp
CrossesUS70
Location.53 MI.W.JCT.I240 US74
RouteInterstate 24
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5854, -82.52203
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,625 (2019)
Projected traffic19,250 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-240 Ramp over US70 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 Ramp over US70 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-240 Ramp over US70 carry?

About 9,625 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-240 Ramp over US70?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 Ramp over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.