US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over SR2724

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.W.JCT.SR2500 · Structure no. 000000000210486

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over SR2724 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over SR2724 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 22,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesSR2724
Location1.5 MI.W.JCT.SR2500
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59967, -82.36614
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,750 (2020)
Projected traffic45,500 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 Ebl over SR2724 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over SR2724 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 SR2724 carry?

About 22,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over SR2724?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over SR2724?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.