US Bridges

I-26 Wbl over SR1352

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .65MI.W.JCT.US19 · Structure no. 000000001150549

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 Wbl over SR1352 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Wbl over SR1352 in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-26 Wbl
CrossesSR1352
Location.65MI.W.JCT.US19
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates35.84788, -82.5252
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2018)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Wbl over SR1352 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 Wbl over SR1352 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-26 Wbl over SR1352 carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-26 Wbl over SR1352?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 Wbl over SR1352?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.