US Bridges

I-40 over SR2500

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.E.JCT.SR2724 · Structure no. 000000000210488

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over SR2500 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over SR2500 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesSR2500
Location1.5 MI.E.JCT.SR2724
RouteInterstate 40
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.6062, -82.34055
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over SR2500 built?

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

What condition is I-40 over SR2500 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 over SR2500 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over SR2500?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over SR2500?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.