US Bridges

S-36-39 over I-26

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 15.1 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000010282

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-39 over I-26 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-36-39 over I-26 in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,112 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-36-39
CrossesI-26
Location15.1 MI SE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates34.20446, -81.37018
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,112 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-39 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-36-39 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-36-39 over I-26 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-36-39 over I-26?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-39 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.