US Bridges

S-36-82 over I-26

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 6.8 MI E Newberry · Structure no. 000000000003052

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-82 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-36-82 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-36-82
CrossesI-26
Location6.8 MI E Newberry
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates34.26149, -81.50074
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic803 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-82 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is S-36-82 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-36-82 over I-26 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-36-82 over I-26?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-82 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.