Hardesty Lane over Swanannoa River
PoorPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · Adjacent to 118P; Exit Rt · Structure no. 5140203P0000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Hardesty Lane over Swanannoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardesty Lane over Swanannoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardesty Lane over Swanannoa River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hardesty Lane over Swanannoa 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Hardesty Lane over Swanannoa River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Hardesty Lane over Swanannoa River?
The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Hardesty Lane over Swanannoa River?
It is owned by the National Park Service and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.