Glendale Avenue over Swannanoa River
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.NC81 · Structure no. 000000000210554
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glendale Avenue over Swannanoa River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Glendale Avenue over Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glendale Avenue over Swannanoa River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glendale Avenue 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Glendale Avenue over Swannanoa River carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Glendale Avenue over Swannanoa River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Glendale Avenue over Swannanoa River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.