I-26 over Saluda River
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 4 MI W of Cola · Structure no. 000000000003022
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 700 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Saluda River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 over Saluda River in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 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 91,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,788 by 2043. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Saluda River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I-26 over Saluda River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 over Saluda River carry?
About 91,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Saluda River?
The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.