I-240 Wbl over US74A NC81 Swannanoa Rvr
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.E.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000210498
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 402 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 Wbl over US74A NC81 Swannanoa Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Wbl over US74A NC81 Swannanoa Rvr in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-240 Wbl over US74A NC81 Swannanoa Rvr built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-240 Wbl over US74A NC81 Swannanoa Rvr 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does I-240 Wbl over US74A NC81 Swannanoa Rvr carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-240 Wbl over US74A NC81 Swannanoa Rvr?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 Wbl over US74A NC81 Swannanoa Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.