Hardesty Lane over Swannanoa River
FairPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · At Jct.Azalea Road · Structure no. 000000000210866
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hardesty Lane over Swannanoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardesty Lane over Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 20 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardesty Lane over Swannanoa River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hardesty Lane over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hardesty Lane over Swannanoa River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hardesty Lane over Swannanoa River?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Hardesty Lane over Swannanoa River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.