US Bridges

SR2435 over N.Fork Swannanoa River

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR2474 · Structure no. 000000000210513

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2435 over N.Fork Swannanoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2435 over N.Fork Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2435
CrossesN.Fork Swannanoa River
Location0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR2474
RouteState Highway 2435
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60958, -82.36272
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2435 over N.Fork Swannanoa River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2435 over N.Fork Swannanoa River 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 SR2435 over N.Fork Swannanoa River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2435 over N.Fork Swannanoa River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR2435 over N.Fork Swannanoa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.