S-8-62 over I-26
PoorBerkeley County, South Carolina · At Ladson · Structure no. 000000000003599
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-8-62 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-8-62 over I-26 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 39,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,702 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 99 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-8-62 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is S-8-62 over I-26 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does S-8-62 over I-26 carry?
About 39,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is S-8-62 over I-26?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns S-8-62 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.