US Bridges

I-26WBL US19/23 over SR2147

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.W.JCT.NC197 · Structure no. 000000000210421

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26WBL US19/23 over SR2147 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26WBL US19/23 over SR2147 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-26WBL US19/23
CrossesSR2147
Location0.8 MI.W.JCT.NC197
RouteInterstate 26
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77161, -82.53916
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2022)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26WBL US19/23 over SR2147 built?

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

What condition is I-26WBL US19/23 over SR2147 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-26WBL US19/23 over SR2147 carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-26WBL US19/23 over SR2147?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-26WBL US19/23 over SR2147?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.