US Bridges

US19 23BUS over I-26 & US19 23BYP.

Poor

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1733 · Structure no. 000000000210392

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23BUS over I-26 & US19 23BYP. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23BUS over I-26 & US19 23BYP. in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19 23BUS
CrossesI-26 & US19 23BYP.
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1733
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.7136, -82.56214
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US19 23BUS over I-26 & US19 23BYP. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19 23BUS over I-26 & US19 23BYP. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US19 23BUS over I-26 & US19 23BYP. carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US19 23BUS over I-26 & US19 23BYP.?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23BUS over I-26 & US19 23BYP.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.