US Bridges

I26 Rt LN over SR 400 (watauga St)

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · In Johnson City · Structure no. 90I00260045

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Rt LN over SR 400 (watauga St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 Rt LN over SR 400 (watauga 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 53,288 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,450 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI26 Rt LN
CrossesSR 400 (watauga St)
LocationIn Johnson City
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.3248, -82.3532
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,288 (2021)
Projected traffic67,450 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 Rt LN over SR 400 (watauga St) built?

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

What condition is I26 Rt LN over SR 400 (watauga 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 Rt LN over SR 400 (watauga St) carry?

About 53,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 Rt LN over SR 400 (watauga St)?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Rt LN over SR 400 (watauga St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.