SR2531 over I-40
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.S.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000210495
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 221 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2531 over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2531 over I-40 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 70 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 SR2531 over I-40 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2531 over I-40 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR2531 over I-40 carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2531 over I-40?
The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SR2531 over I-40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.