I-26 Wbl over I-240

Fair Condition60 years old37,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
LocationI26 I40 Interchange
CarriesI-26 Wbl
CrossesI-240
Coordinates35.55419, -82.61160

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length430.8 ft (131.3 m)
Max Span123.7 ft (37.7 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area1339.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1966 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic37,250 (2020)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge9

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210253

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