US Bridges

SR2137 over I-26 US19 23

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .03 MI.W.JCT.SR2138 · Structure no. 000000000210411

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2137 over I-26 US19 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2137 over I-26 US19 23 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2137
CrossesI-26 US19 23
Location.03 MI.W.JCT.SR2138
RouteState Highway 2137
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73779, -82.54555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR2137 over I-26 US19 23 built?

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

What condition is SR2137 over I-26 US19 23 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR2137 over I-26 US19 23 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2137 over I-26 US19 23?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR2137 over I-26 US19 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.