US Bridges

I-240 Wbl over US74A Ramp to I240

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.I40 · Structure no. 000000000210507

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 Wbl over US74A Ramp to I240 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Wbl over US74A Ramp to I240 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 47 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 Wbl
CrossesUS74A Ramp to I240
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.I40
RouteInterstate 240
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56713, -82.50292
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2020)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-240 Wbl over US74A Ramp to I240 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-240 Wbl over US74A Ramp to I240 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 Ramp to I240 carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-240 Wbl over US74A Ramp to I240?

The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 Wbl over US74A Ramp to I240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.