I-26WBL US19 23NBL over NC197
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.E.JCT.SR2137 · Structure no. 000000000210412
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26WBL US19 23NBL over NC197 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26WBL US19 23NBL over NC197 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26WBL US19 23NBL over NC197 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26WBL US19 23NBL over NC197 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 I-26WBL US19 23NBL over NC197 carry?
About 15,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-26WBL US19 23NBL over NC197?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-26WBL US19 23NBL over NC197?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.