US Bridges

I26 Lt LN over SR 400 WB (unaka St)

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · In Johnson City · Structure no. 90I00260044

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

About this bridge

I26 Lt LN over SR 400 WB (unaka St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 Lt LN over SR 400 WB (unaka St) 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 89,501 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI26 Lt LN
CrossesSR 400 WB (unaka St)
LocationIn Johnson City
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.3257, -82.35402
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,938 (2021)
Projected traffic89,501 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Lt LN over SR 400 WB (unaka St) built?

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

What condition is I26 Lt LN over SR 400 WB (unaka St) 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 Lt LN over SR 400 WB (unaka St) carry?

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

How long is I26 Lt LN over SR 400 WB (unaka St)?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Lt LN over SR 400 WB (unaka St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.