US Bridges

SR2207 over I-26

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR2135 · Structure no. 000000000210407

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2207 over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2207 over I-26 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR2207
CrossesI-26
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2135
RouteState Highway 2207
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72646, -82.55527
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2207 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2207 over I-26 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 SR2207 over I-26 carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2207 over I-26?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR2207 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.