US Bridges

I-26 Ebl over I-40 Ramp

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.55 MI.W.JCT.NC191 · Structure no. 000000000210254

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 Ebl over I-40 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Ebl over I-40 Ramp in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,000 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-26 Ebl
CrossesI-40 Ramp
Location1.55 MI.W.JCT.NC191
RouteInterstate 26
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55448, -82.61159
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2019)
Projected traffic89,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 Ebl over I-40 Ramp built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-26 Ebl over I-40 Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I-26 Ebl over I-40 Ramp carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-26 Ebl over I-40 Ramp?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 Ebl over I-40 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.