US Bridges

US25 over I-26 US74

Poor

Henderson County, North Carolina · 1 MI.S.JCT.SR1783 · Structure no. 000000000890134

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 over I-26 US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 over I-26 US74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS25
CrossesI-26 US74
Location1 MI.S.JCT.SR1783
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.28323, -82.39959
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2021)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US25 over I-26 US74 built?

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

What condition is US25 over I-26 US74 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US25 over I-26 US74 carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US25 over I-26 US74?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US25 over I-26 US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.