US Bridges

Sc 773 over I-26

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 9.4 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003045

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 773 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 773 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,883 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 773
CrossesI-26
Location9.4 MI SE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 773
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.23883, -81.4604
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,883 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 773 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is Sc 773 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 773 over I-26 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 773 over I-26?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 773 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.