US Bridges

S-36-32 over I-26

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI NW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003046

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-32 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-36-32 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesS-36-32
CrossesI-26
Location8.0 MI NW Newberry
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.37933, -81.68031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic949 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-32 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is S-36-32 over I-26 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-32 over I-26 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-36-32 over I-26?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-32 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.