US Bridges

I-26 US74 Wbl over SR1834

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 5.2 Mi. E. JCT US25 · Structure no. 000000000890030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 US74 Wbl over SR1834 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 US74 Wbl over SR1834 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 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 US74 Wbl
CrossesSR1834
Location5.2 Mi. E. JCT US25
RouteInterstate 26
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.2647, -82.36465
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2020)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 US74 Wbl over SR1834 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 US74 Wbl over SR1834 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-26 US74 Wbl over SR1834 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-26 US74 Wbl over SR1834?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 US74 Wbl over SR1834?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.