US Bridges

I26 over SR 67

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · In Johnson City · Structure no. 90I00260060

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 over SR 67 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I26 over SR 67 in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 43,857 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,594 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesI26
CrossesSR 67
LocationIn Johnson City
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates36.3089, -82.3384
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 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 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 over SR 67 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I26 over SR 67 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 over SR 67 carry?

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

How long is I26 over SR 67?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I26 over SR 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.