US Bridges

Ramp Off I-26 EB over I-26 Wb&ramp Off I-26 WB

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 0.10 MI N of I-26 · Structure no. 000000000008018

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off I-26 EB over I-26 Wb&ramp Off I-26 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off I-26 EB over I-26 Wb&ramp Off I-26 WB in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,347 by 2043. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp Off I-26 EB
CrossesI-26 Wb&ramp Off I-26 WB
Location0.10 MI N of I-26
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates33.92778, -81.06917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2023)
Projected traffic37,347 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Off I-26 EB over I-26 Wb&ramp Off I-26 WB built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Off I-26 EB over I-26 Wb&ramp Off I-26 WB 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 Ramp Off I-26 EB over I-26 Wb&ramp Off I-26 WB carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Off I-26 EB over I-26 Wb&ramp Off I-26 WB?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Off I-26 EB over I-26 Wb&ramp Off I-26 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.