I-26 over French Broad River
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · 1.8MI.E.JCT.NC191 · Structure no. 000000000210897
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 464 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over French Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 over French Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 36,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,500 by 2040. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over French Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 over French Broad River carry?
About 36,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over French Broad River?
The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.