S-36-81 over I-26
FairNewberry County, South Carolina · 4.6 MI NW Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003051
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-36-81 over I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-36-81 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-36-81 over I-26 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-36-81 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-36-81 over I-26 carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is S-36-81 over I-26?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns S-36-81 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.