US Bridges

S-32-49 over I-26

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Chapin · Structure no. 000000000010280

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-32-49 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-32-49 over I-26 in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-32-49
CrossesI-26
Location2 MI N of Chapin
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates34.19219, -81.34886
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,883 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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-32-49 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-32-49 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does S-32-49 over I-26 carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-32-49 over I-26?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns S-32-49 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.