US Bridges

I-26 over RR CSXT & S-1798 & S-129

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 4 MI S of Cayce · Structure no. 000000000003026

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 over RR CSXT & S-1798 & S-129 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 over RR CSXT & S-1798 & S-129 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 70,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,678 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-26
CrossesRR CSXT & S-1798 & S-129
Location4 MI S of Cayce
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates33.91604, -81.06167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,900 (2023)
Projected traffic100,678 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$291,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 over RR CSXT & S-1798 & S-129 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 over RR CSXT & S-1798 & S-129 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-26 over RR CSXT & S-1798 & S-129 carry?

About 70,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-26 over RR CSXT & S-1798 & S-129?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 over RR CSXT & S-1798 & S-129?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.