I-26 over French Broad River

Good Condition5 years old36,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location1.8mi.e.jct.nc191
CarriesI-26
CrossesFrench Broad River
Coordinates35.51281, -82.58470

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure9 (Excellent)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length463.9 ft (141.4 m)
Max Span169.9 ft (51.8 m)
Deck Width149.0 ft (45.4 m)
Deck Area6419.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2021

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic36,250 (2020)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210897

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