US Bridges

SR2740 over I-40

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR2843 · Structure no. 000000000210481

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2740 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2740 over I-40 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2740
CrossesI-40
Location.05 MI.N.JCT.SR2843
RouteState Highway 2740
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59471, -82.40284
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR2740 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2740 over I-40 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 SR2740 over I-40 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2740 over I-40?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR2740 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.