US Bridges

I-26W US19N US23N over SR1882

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .65 MI.W.JCT.SR1720 · Structure no. 000000000210353

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26W US19N US23N over SR1882 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26W US19N US23N over SR1882 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 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 25,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,500 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-26W US19N US23N
CrossesSR1882
Location.65 MI.W.JCT.SR1720
RouteInterstate 26
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67383, -82.58417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,250 (2019)
Projected traffic50,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-26W US19N US23N over SR1882 built?

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

What condition is I-26W US19N US23N over SR1882 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-26W US19N US23N over SR1882 carry?

About 25,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-26W US19N US23N over SR1882?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-26W US19N US23N over SR1882?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.