US Bridges

S-32-72 over I-26

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · Town of S Congaree · Structure no. 000000000002801

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-72 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-32-72 over I-26 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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 5 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,744 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-32-72
CrossesI-26
LocationTown of S Congaree
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates33.93862, -81.08634
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2023)
Projected traffic16,744 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$836,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-72 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is S-32-72 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-72 over I-26 carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is S-32-72 over I-26?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-72 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.