US Bridges

I-26(RAMP A) over I-26

Fair

Polk County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.NC108 · Structure no. 000000001490082

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26(RAMP A) over I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26(RAMP A) over I-26 in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 56 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-26(RAMP A)
CrossesI-26
Location.4 MI.W.JCT.NC108
RouteInterstate 26
CountyPolk County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.25077, -82.21149
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length351 ft (106.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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-26(RAMP A) over I-26 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I-26(RAMP A) over I-26 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-26(RAMP A) over I-26 carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-26(RAMP A) over I-26?

The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-26(RAMP A) over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.