I-26WBL US19 over US19
FairMadison County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1609 · Structure no. 000000001150541
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26WBL US19 over US19 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26WBL US19 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 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26WBL US19 over US19 built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26WBL US19 over US19 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-26WBL US19 over US19 carry?
About 10,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-26WBL US19 over US19?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-26WBL US19 over US19?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.