US Bridges

I-26 Ebl over SR3495

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.2MI. W. JCT NC280 · Structure no. 000000000210069

Built
2021
4 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-26 Ebl over SR3495 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Ebl over SR3495 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 8 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. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-26 Ebl
CrossesSR3495
Location1.2MI. W. JCT NC280
RouteInterstate 26
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
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 closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 Ebl over SR3495 built?

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

What condition is I-26 Ebl over SR3495 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-26 Ebl over SR3495 carry?

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

How long is I-26 Ebl over SR3495?

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-26 Ebl over SR3495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.