I26WUS19N 23N 70W over City St.So.Rr.Beaver Cr.
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .55 MI.N.JCT.SR1684 · Structure no. 000000000210329
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 398 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26WUS19N 23N 70W over City St.So.Rr.Beaver Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26WUS19N 23N 70W over City St.So.Rr.Beaver Cr. 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 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 26,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,500 by 2040. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26WUS19N 23N 70W over City St.So.Rr.Beaver Cr. built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I26WUS19N 23N 70W over City St.So.Rr.Beaver Cr. 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 I26WUS19N 23N 70W over City St.So.Rr.Beaver Cr. carry?
About 26,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I26WUS19N 23N 70W over City St.So.Rr.Beaver Cr.?
The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I26WUS19N 23N 70W over City St.So.Rr.Beaver Cr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.