US Bridges

NC280 over I-26 US74

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .06 MI.W.JCT.SR1356 · Structure no. 000000000890240

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC280 over I-26 US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC280 over I-26 US74 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 17,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,500 by 2040. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC280
CrossesI-26 US74
Location.06 MI.W.JCT.SR1356
RouteState Highway 280
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.44034, -82.53583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,750 (2018)
Projected traffic35,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC280 over I-26 US74 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC280 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 NC280 over I-26 US74 carry?

About 17,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC280 over I-26 US74?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns NC280 over I-26 US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.