US Bridges

S-36-38 over I-26

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Newberry County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI E Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003048

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-38 over I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-36-38 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-36-38
CrossesI-26
Location6.2 MI E Newberry
RouteState Highway 38
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.26925, -81.50942
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,679 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 S-36-38 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is S-36-38 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-36-38 over I-26 carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-36-38 over I-26?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-38 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.