US Bridges

SR1534 over I26;US74;US25;US64

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Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.54 MI.E.JCT.US25BUS · Structure no. 000000000890223

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1534 over I26;US74;US25;US64 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1534 over I26;US74;US25;US64 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1534
CrossesI26;US74;US25;US64
Location0.54 MI.E.JCT.US25BUS
RouteState Highway 1534
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39563, -82.49753
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2016)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1534 over I26;US74;US25;US64 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1534 over I26;US74;US25;US64 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1534 over I26;US74;US25;US64 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1534 over I26;US74;US25;US64?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1534 over I26;US74;US25;US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.