I-26 I-240 over State Street
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR3348 · Structure no. 000000000210274
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 I-240 over State Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 I-240 over State Street in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 58 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,000 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 I-240 over State Street built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-26 I-240 over State Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 I-240 over State Street carry?
About 56,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-26 I-240 over State Street?
The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 I-240 over State Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.