US Bridges

SR2435 over Swannanoa River

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000210512

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2435 over Swannanoa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2435 over Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2435
CrossesSwannanoa River
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.US70
RouteState Highway 2435
Coordinates35.60098, -82.40839
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2014)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2435 over Swannanoa River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2435 over Swannanoa River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2435 over Swannanoa River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2435 over Swannanoa River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR2435 over Swannanoa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.