US Bridges

Bleachery Blvd. over Swannanoa River

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .01MI.S.JCT.SWANN.RIV.RD. · Structure no. 000000000210874

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bleachery Blvd. over Swannanoa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bleachery Blvd. 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBleachery Blvd.
CrossesSwannanoa River
Location.01MI.S.JCT.SWANN.RIV.RD.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.57726, -82.51263
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bleachery Blvd. over Swannanoa River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bleachery Blvd. 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 Bleachery Blvd. over Swannanoa River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bleachery Blvd. over Swannanoa River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Bleachery Blvd. over Swannanoa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.