US Bridges

US25 over I-26 US74

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1366 · Structure no. 000000000890181

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 over I-26 US74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 over I-26 US74 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS25
CrossesI-26 US74
Location.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1366
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.39947, -82.50847
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2018)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US25 over I-26 US74 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 over I-26 US74 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 US25 over I-26 US74 carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US25 over I-26 US74?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US25 over I-26 US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.