I-26 WB over Southern Railroad
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 8.1 MI NE ST George · Structure no. 000000000003256
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 WB over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 WB over Southern Railroad in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 23,550 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,680 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 51 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 WB over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I-26 WB over Southern Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 WB over Southern Railroad carry?
About 23,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-26 WB over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 WB over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.