I26 Rt LN over I81
FairSullivan County, Tennessee · Near Washington CO Line · Structure no. 82I00260001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,007
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 Rt LN over I81 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I26 Rt LN over I81 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 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 41,007 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,611 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 I26 Rt LN over I81 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 Rt LN over I81 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I26 Rt LN over I81 carry?
About 41,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 Rt LN over I81?
The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns I26 Rt LN over I81?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.