S-55/2nd Bend RD over I-26
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 9 MI NE ST George · Structure no. 000000000003261
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-55/2nd Bend RD over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-55/2nd Bend RD over I-26 in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 S-55/2nd Bend RD over I-26 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is S-55/2nd Bend RD over I-26 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S-55/2nd Bend RD over I-26 carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is S-55/2nd Bend RD over I-26?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-55/2nd Bend RD over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.