Sc 72 over I-26
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · 9.8 MI E of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000008653
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 72 over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 72 over I-26 in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,048 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 77 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 72 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 72 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 72 over I-26 carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Sc 72 over I-26?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 72 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.