US Bridges

I-26 EB over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 10.4 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003040

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 EB over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 EB over Abandoned Railroad in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 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 21,450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,320 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-26 EB
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location10.4 MI SE of Newberry
RouteInterstate 26
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.23332, -81.4445
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,450 (2023)
Projected traffic34,320 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 I-26 EB over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-26 EB over Abandoned Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-26 EB over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 21,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-26 EB over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 EB over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.