US Bridges

I-26 Ebl US19/23 over SR2147

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .8 MI.W.JCT.NC197 · Structure no. 000000000210422

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 Ebl US19/23 over SR2147 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Ebl 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 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-26 Ebl US19/23
CrossesSR2147
Location.8 MI.W.JCT.NC197
RouteInterstate 26
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.77178, -82.5393
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks12%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-26 Ebl 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-26 Ebl US19/23 over SR2147 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.