US Bridges

I26 Lt LN over Fairview Ave (fau 5376)

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · In Johnson City · Structure no. 90I00260048

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

About this bridge

I26 Lt LN over Fairview Ave (fau 5376) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 Lt LN over Fairview Ave (fau 5376) 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 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI26 Lt LN
CrossesFairview Ave (fau 5376)
LocationIn Johnson City
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.32376, -82.35097
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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,288 (2021)
Projected traffic67,450 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 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 Fairview Ave (fau 5376) built?

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

What condition is I26 Lt LN over Fairview Ave (fau 5376) 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 Fairview Ave (fau 5376) carry?

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

How long is I26 Lt LN over Fairview Ave (fau 5376)?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Lt LN over Fairview Ave (fau 5376)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.