I-26 WB over CSX RR & L-973
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · 12.2 MI SE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003008
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 WB over CSX RR & L-973 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-26 WB over CSX RR & L-973 in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,440 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 WB over CSX RR & L-973 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-26 WB over CSX RR & L-973 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 WB over CSX RR & L-973 carry?
About 20,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-26 WB over CSX RR & L-973?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 WB over CSX RR & L-973?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.