I-40 over NC9
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000210492
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 over NC9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over NC9 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 48 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 123 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 over NC9 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I-40 over NC9 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.
How much traffic does I-40 over NC9 carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40 over NC9?
The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 over NC9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.