US Bridges

S-32-36 over I-26

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 6 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007586

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
352 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-36 over I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-36 over I-26 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,186 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-32-36
CrossesI-26
Location6 MI NW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLexington County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.04462, -81.11799
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2023)
Projected traffic32,186 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-36 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-36 over I-26 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-36 over I-26 carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-32-36 over I-26?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-36 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.