US Bridges

S-36-167 over I-26

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 13.3 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000010284

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-36-167 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-36-167 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesS-36-167
CrossesI-26
Location13.3 MI SE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates34.21601, -81.39894
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-36-167 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is S-36-167 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does S-36-167 over I-26 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-36-167 over I-26?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-36-167 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.