US Bridges

I-26 EB over Enoree River

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.8 MI NE Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003355

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
484 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 EB over Enoree River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 EB over Enoree River in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2043. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-26 EB
CrossesEnoree River
Location9.8 MI NE Laurens
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates34.5965, -81.89159
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2023)
Projected traffic20,400 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 EB over Enoree River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-26 EB over Enoree River 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 EB over Enoree River carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-26 EB over Enoree River?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 EB over Enoree River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.