US Bridges

I26 Rt LN over 8th Ave. (nfa A596)

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · In Johnson City · Structure no. 90I00260041

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,938
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Rt LN over 8th Ave. (nfa A596) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 Rt LN over 8th Ave. (nfa A596) 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 55,938 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,435 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI26 Rt LN
Crosses8th Ave. (nfa A596)
LocationIn Johnson City
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.32755, -82.35712
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,938 (2021)
Projected traffic70,435 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I26 Rt LN over 8th Ave. (nfa A596) built?

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

What condition is I26 Rt LN over 8th Ave. (nfa A596) 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 8th Ave. (nfa A596) carry?

About 55,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 Rt LN over 8th Ave. (nfa A596)?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Rt LN over 8th Ave. (nfa A596)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.