Bleachery Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2MI.N.JCT.FAIRVIEW Road · Structure no. 000000000210873
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bleachery Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bleachery Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bleachery Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bleachery Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Bleachery Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bleachery Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Bleachery Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.