US Bridges

I26 Lt LN over SR 91

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · In Johnson City · Structure no. 90I00260052

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
355 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Lt LN over SR 91 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I26 Lt LN over SR 91 in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 53,288 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,450 by 2042. The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI26 Lt LN
CrossesSR 91
LocationIn Johnson City
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.31951, -82.34735
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 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 Lt LN over SR 91 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 Lt LN over SR 91 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I26 Lt LN over SR 91 carry?

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

How long is I26 Lt LN over SR 91?

The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Lt LN over SR 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.