US Bridges

I26 over SR1346

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · 4MI.W.JCT.US23 · Structure no. 000000001150551

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 over SR1346 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 over SR1346 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI26
CrossesSR1346
Location4MI.W.JCT.US23
RouteInterstate 26
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.90901, -82.55783
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 I26 over SR1346 built?

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

What condition is I26 over SR1346 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I26 over SR1346 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I26 over SR1346?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I26 over SR1346?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.