SR2702 over I40
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR2542 · Structure no. 000000000210496
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2702 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2702 over I40 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2702 over I40 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2702 over I40 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 SR2702 over I40 carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2702 over I40?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR2702 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.