I26E US19S 23S 70E over SR1674
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1679 · Structure no. 000000000210316
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26E US19S 23S 70E over SR1674 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26E US19S 23S 70E over SR1674 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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 6 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 27,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,500 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26E US19S 23S 70E over SR1674 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I26E US19S 23S 70E over SR1674 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I26E US19S 23S 70E over SR1674 carry?
About 27,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I26E US19S 23S 70E over SR1674?
The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I26E US19S 23S 70E over SR1674?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.