US Bridges

I-26 US74 Ebl over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000890230

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 US74 Ebl over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 US74 Ebl over Norfolk Southern RR in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,500 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-26 US74 Ebl
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.4 MI.E.JCT.US25
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates35.39762, -82.50339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,250 (2020)
Projected traffic54,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-26 US74 Ebl over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 US74 Ebl over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-26 US74 Ebl over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 27,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-26 US74 Ebl over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 US74 Ebl over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.