S-26-20 over Intracoastal Waterway
FairPosted for loadHorry County, South Carolina · 10.5 MI S of Conway · Structure no. 000000000000686
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 264 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-26-20 over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - swing carrying S-26-20 over Intracoastal Waterway in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,152 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-26-20 over Intracoastal Waterway built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is S-26-20 over Intracoastal Waterway 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does S-26-20 over Intracoastal Waterway carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-26-20 over Intracoastal Waterway?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S-26-20 over Intracoastal Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.