US Bridges

I-26 US19/23 over SR2148

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.W.JCT.SR2147 · Structure no. 000000000210827

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 US19/23 over SR2148 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 US19/23 over SR2148 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesI-26 US19/23
CrossesSR2148
Location1.1 MI.W.JCT.SR2147
RouteInterstate 26
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78352, -82.54021
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2022)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 US19/23 over SR2148 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 US19/23 over SR2148 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 US19/23 over SR2148 carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-26 US19/23 over SR2148?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 US19/23 over SR2148?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.