US Bridges

I-26 over (future) Biltmore Farms

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. B.R. Park · Structure no. 000000000210937

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 over (future) Biltmore Farms is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 over (future) Biltmore Farms in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 72,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,000 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 149 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-26
Crosses(future) Biltmore Farms
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. B.R. Park
RouteInterstate 26
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.49017, -82.56285
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,500 (2020)
Projected traffic145,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over (future) Biltmore Farms built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 over (future) Biltmore Farms 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-26 over (future) Biltmore Farms carry?

About 72,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-26 over (future) Biltmore Farms?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 over (future) Biltmore Farms?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.