US Bridges

I-26 over Sc 302

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 4 MI SW of W Cola · Structure no. 000000000003024

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 over Sc 302 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-26 over Sc 302 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 90,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,716 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 107 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-26
CrossesSc 302
Location4 MI SW of W Cola
RouteInterstate 26
CountyLexington County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.95606, -81.09335
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,900 (2024)
Projected traffic112,716 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 I-26 over Sc 302 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-26 over Sc 302 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-26 over Sc 302 carry?

About 90,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-26 over Sc 302?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 over Sc 302?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.