US Bridges

US 378 over I-26

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 4 MI W of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000002797

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 378 over I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 378 over I-26 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,230 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 149 ft wide.

CarriesUS 378
CrossesI-26
Location4 MI W of Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 378
Coordinates34.0038, -81.1103
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2023)
Projected traffic46,230 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 378 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 378 over I-26 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 378 over I-26 carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 378 over I-26?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns US 378 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.