US Bridges

US25(25 I-26 Conn. over US176

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Henderson County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. S. Jct. I-26 · Structure no. 000000000890379

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25(25 I-26 Conn. over US176 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25(25 I-26 Conn. over US176 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS25(25 I-26 Conn.
CrossesUS176
Location1.8 Mi. S. Jct. I-26
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25846, -82.40761
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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(25 I-26 Conn. over US176 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25(25 I-26 Conn. over US176 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US25(25 I-26 Conn. over US176 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US25(25 I-26 Conn. over US176?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US25(25 I-26 Conn. over US176?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.