US Bridges

SR1528 over I-26 US74

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Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.11MI. S. SR1645 · Structure no. 000000000890221

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1528 over I-26 US74 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1528 over I-26 US74 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1528
CrossesI-26 US74
Location0.11MI. S. SR1645
RouteState Highway 1528
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.37581, -82.47591
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2020)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1528 over I-26 US74 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1528 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 SR1528 over I-26 US74 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1528 over I-26 US74?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1528 over I-26 US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.