US Bridges

I26 Lt LN over FAU 3959 East Maple ST

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · In Johnson City · Structure no. 90I00260056

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 Lt LN over FAU 3959 East Maple ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 Lt LN over FAU 3959 East Maple ST in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 43,857 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,594 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI26 Lt LN
CrossesFAU 3959 East Maple ST
LocationIn Johnson City
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.31536, -82.34593
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 rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,857 (2021)
Projected traffic55,594 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 FAU 3959 East Maple ST built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 Lt LN over FAU 3959 East Maple 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 FAU 3959 East Maple ST carry?

About 43,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I26 Lt LN over FAU 3959 East Maple ST?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I26 Lt LN over FAU 3959 East Maple ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.