I26 over Gorge
GoodUnicoi County, Tennessee · 2.11 MI from Nc/Tn ST LN · Structure no. 86I00260073
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 510 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,622
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26 over Gorge is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 over Gorge in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 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 10,622 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,995 by 2042. The structure is 510 ft (155.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26 over Gorge built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26 over Gorge 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I26 over Gorge carry?
About 10,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I26 over Gorge?
The structure is 510 ft (155.5 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I26 over Gorge?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.