US Bridges

SR1783 over I-26 US74

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Henderson County, North Carolina · .07 MI.W.JCT.SR1790 · Structure no. 000000000890162

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1783 over I-26 US74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1783 over I-26 US74 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1783
CrossesI-26 US74
Location.07 MI.W.JCT.SR1790
RouteState Highway 1783
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29733, -82.40731
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2018)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1783 over I-26 US74 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1783 over I-26 US74 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1783 over I-26 US74 carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1783 over I-26 US74?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SR1783 over I-26 US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.