I-26 WB over Abandoned Railroad
FairNewberry County, South Carolina · 10.4 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003041
- 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 WB over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 WB 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Abandoned Railroad carry?
About 21,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-26 WB 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 WB over Abandoned Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.