US Bridges

S-32-671 over I-26

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 8 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000008893

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-671 over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-671 over I-26 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,445 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesS-32-671
CrossesI-26
Location8 MI NW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 671
Coordinates34.06739, -81.14221
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2023)
Projected traffic14,445 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-32-671 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-671 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S-32-671 over I-26 carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-32-671 over I-26?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-671 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.