US Bridges

S-36-44 over I-26

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Newberry County, South Carolina · 3.9 MI NE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003050

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-44 over I-26 is a concrete tee beam carrying S-36-44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-36-44
CrossesI-26
Location3.9 MI NE Newberry
RouteState Highway 44
CountyNewberry County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.3165, -81.58382
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic834 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-44 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is S-36-44 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-36-44 over I-26 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-36-44 over I-26?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-44 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.