US Bridges

S-32-30 over I-26

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 1 MI W of Cola · Structure no. 000000000002800

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-30 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-30 over I-26 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,492 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-30
CrossesI-26
Location1 MI W of Cola
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates33.98898, -81.10726
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2023)
Projected traffic16,492 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-30 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-30 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-30 over I-26 carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-32-30 over I-26?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-30 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.