US Bridges

US25 US70 over US19 US25 I26

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.SR1727 · Structure no. 000000000210382

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 US70 over US19 US25 I26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 US70 over US19 US25 I26 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS25 US70
CrossesUS19 US25 I26
Location.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1727
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70466, -82.57247
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2016)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US25 US70 over US19 US25 I26 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US25 US70 over US19 US25 I26 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US25 US70 over US19 US25 I26 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US25 US70 over US19 US25 I26?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US25 US70 over US19 US25 I26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.