US Bridges

I-26WBL over Glenn Bridge Road

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi.N.Jct SR3526 · Structure no. 000000000210068

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26WBL over Glenn Bridge Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26WBL over Glenn Bridge Road in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,500 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-26WBL
CrossesGlenn Bridge Road
Location1.2 Mi.N.Jct SR3526
RouteInterstate 26
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45706, -82.54234
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,750 (2020)
Projected traffic67,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26WBL over Glenn Bridge Road built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26WBL over Glenn Bridge Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-26WBL over Glenn Bridge Road carry?

About 33,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-26WBL over Glenn Bridge Road?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-26WBL over Glenn Bridge Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.