US Bridges

Sc 219 over I-26

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI NE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003044

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 219 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 219 over I-26 in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,562 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesSc 219
CrossesI-26
Location4.3 MI NE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 219
Coordinates34.29327, -81.54601
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic11,562 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sc 219 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 219 over I-26 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 Sc 219 over I-26 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 219 over I-26?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 219 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.