US Bridges

Sc 602 over I-26

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 4 MI SW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000002799

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 602 over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 602 over I-26 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,360 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 602
CrossesI-26
Location4 MI SW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 602
Coordinates33.96509, -81.09797
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2023)
Projected traffic18,360 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 602 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 602 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 Sc 602 over I-26 carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 602 over I-26?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 602 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.