I-26 Ebl over N.Pacolet River SR1516
GoodPolk County, North Carolina · 2.5 MI.E.JCT.NC108 · Structure no. 000000001490050
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 325 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 Ebl over N.Pacolet River SR1516 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Ebl over N.Pacolet River SR1516 in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 years old, older 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 Ebl over N.Pacolet River SR1516 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-26 Ebl over N.Pacolet River SR1516 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 Ebl over N.Pacolet River SR1516 carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-26 Ebl over N.Pacolet River SR1516?
The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 Ebl over N.Pacolet River SR1516?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.