Sc 121 over I-26
PoorClosed to trafficNewberry County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI N of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003042
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 121 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 121 over I-26 in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,452 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 121 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 121 over I-26 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 121 over I-26 carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Sc 121 over I-26?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 121 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.