US Bridges

SR3539 over I26

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.13 MI.E.JCT.SR3569 · Structure no. 000000000210008

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3539 over I26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3539 over I26 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesSR3539
CrossesI26
Location0.13 MI.E.JCT.SR3569
RouteState Highway 3539
Coordinates35.43219, -82.53078
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3539 over I26 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3539 over I26 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR3539 over I26 carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3539 over I26?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR3539 over I26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.