SR2713(CLOSED) over Swannanoa River
PoorClosed to trafficBuncombe County, North Carolina · .03 MI.W.JCT.SR2500 · Structure no. 000000000210785
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2713(CLOSED) over Swannanoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2713(CLOSED) over Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2713(CLOSED) over Swannanoa River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is SR2713(CLOSED) over Swannanoa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2713(CLOSED) over Swannanoa River carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2713(CLOSED) over Swannanoa River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR2713(CLOSED) over Swannanoa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.