US Bridges

I-26 WB over Stream

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 3MI E of Chapin · Structure no. 000000000003381

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 WB over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I-26 WB over Stream in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 65 years old, older 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 24,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,442 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-26 WB
CrossesStream
Location3MI E of Chapin
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates34.17306, -81.31
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,550 (2023)
Projected traffic30,442 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 WB over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-26 WB over Stream 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 WB over Stream carry?

About 24,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-26 WB over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 WB over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.