US Bridges

I-26EBL US19 23SB over US19

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1609 · Structure no. 000000001150540

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26EBL US19 23SB over US19 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26EBL US19 23SB over US19 in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI-26EBL US19 23SB
CrossesUS19
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1609
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates35.83942, -82.52393
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2020)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-26EBL US19 23SB over US19 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26EBL US19 23SB over US19 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does I-26EBL US19 23SB over US19 carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-26EBL US19 23SB over US19?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-26EBL US19 23SB over US19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.