US 21 over I-26
GoodLexington County, South Carolina · 8 MI E of Swansea · Structure no. 000000000003382
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 21 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 21 over I-26 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,672 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 21 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US 21 over I-26 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 US 21 over I-26 carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 21 over I-26?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 21 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.