US Bridges

Sc 202 over I-26

Good

Newberry County, South Carolina · 12.5 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000010285

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 202 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 202 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,796 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesSc 202
CrossesI-26
Location12.5 MI SE of Newberry
RouteState Highway 202
Coordinates34.22028, -81.41056
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,796 by 2043
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 202 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is Sc 202 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 202 over I-26 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 202 over I-26?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 202 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.