US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over US74A

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.I240 · Structure no. 000000000210466

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

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over US74A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over US74A 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 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,500 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesUS74A
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.I240
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.5646, -82.49904
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2020)
Projected traffic56,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ebl over US74A built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl over US74A 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 Ebl over US74A carry?

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

How long is I-40 Ebl over US74A?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over US74A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.