US Bridges

I26 Rt LN over SR 34

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · In Johnson City · Structure no. 90I00260033

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,058
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Rt LN over SR 34 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 Rt LN over SR 34 in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 51,058 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,894 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesI26 Rt LN
CrossesSR 34
LocationIn Johnson City
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.34732, -82.37891
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,058 (2021)
Projected traffic63,894 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I26 Rt LN over SR 34 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 Rt LN over SR 34 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 I26 Rt LN over SR 34 carry?

About 51,058 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 Rt LN over SR 34?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Rt LN over SR 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.