US Bridges

I-26E US19S US23S over I-26 Ramp

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .9 MI.N.JCT.SR1684 · Structure no. 000000000210338

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26E US19S US23S over I-26 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26E US19S US23S over I-26 Ramp in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 26,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,500 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-26E US19S US23S
CrossesI-26 Ramp
Location.9 MI.N.JCT.SR1684
RouteInterstate 26
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64499, -82.58151
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,250 (2020)
Projected traffic52,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-26E US19S US23S over I-26 Ramp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26E US19S US23S over I-26 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-26E US19S US23S over I-26 Ramp carry?

About 26,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-26E US19S US23S over I-26 Ramp?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-26E US19S US23S over I-26 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.