I-26 over Congaree Creek
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI NE of Pineridge · Structure no. 000000000003025
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Congaree Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-26 over Congaree Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 87,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,624 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Congaree Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I-26 over Congaree Creek 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 Congaree Creek carry?
About 87,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Congaree Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 over Congaree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.