I-26 over NC146
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · 1.16 Mi.E.Jct.B.R.Parkway · Structure no. 000000000210113
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over NC146 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 over NC146 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 72,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,000 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 145 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over NC146 built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over NC146 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 over NC146 carry?
About 72,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over NC146?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 253 ft (77.1 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over NC146?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.