US Bridges

US19W over Cane River

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.SR1417 · Structure no. 000000001990058

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19W over Cane River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US19W over Cane River in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS19W
CrossesCane River
Location.01 MI.N.JCT.SR1417
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.01591, -82.35121
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US19W over Cane River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19W over Cane River 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 2021.

How much traffic does US19W over Cane River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US19W over Cane River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US19W over Cane River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.