US Bridges

S-32-48 over I-26

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI NE of Chapin · Structure no. 000000000010278

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-48 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-32-48 over I-26 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,216 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesS-32-48
CrossesI-26
Location2 MI NE of Chapin
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates34.17723, -81.32271
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2023)
Projected traffic20,216 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S-32-48 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-48 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-32-48 over I-26 carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-32-48 over I-26?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-48 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.