US Bridges

S-8-16 over I-26

Good

Berkeley County, South Carolina · 13 MI W SW of Moncks Crn · Structure no. 000000000010544

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-8-16 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-8-16 over I-26 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,965 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesS-8-16
CrossesI-26
Location13 MI W SW of Moncks Crn
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates33.08196, -80.2073
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2023)
Projected traffic16,965 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-8-16 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-8-16 over I-26 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S-8-16 over I-26 carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S-8-16 over I-26?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns S-8-16 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.