US Bridges

Sc 34 over I-26

Fair

Newberry County, South Carolina · 3.4 MI N E of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000009573

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over I-26 in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,293 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesSc 34
CrossesI-26
Location3.4 MI N E of Newberry
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates34.31115, -81.57444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,293 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 34 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over I-26 carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over I-26?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.