Blue Ridge Parkway over Swannanoa River I-40 &
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 1.1 Miles to U.S. Route 7 · Structure no. 5140118P0000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 993 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,007
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Parkway over Swannanoa River I-40 & is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Blue Ridge Parkway over Swannanoa River I-40 & in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 59 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 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.
It carries about 5,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,507 by 2033. The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Parkway over Swannanoa River I-40 & built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Blue Ridge Parkway over Swannanoa River I-40 & 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Parkway over Swannanoa River I-40 & carry?
About 5,007 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Parkway over Swannanoa River I-40 &?
The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Parkway over Swannanoa River I-40 &?
It is owned by the National Park Service.