US Bridges

Sc 210 over I-26

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 6MI E of Bowman · Structure no. 000000000003727

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 210 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 210 over I-26 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 210
CrossesI-26
Location6MI E of Bowman
RouteState Highway 210
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.35917, -80.59361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,263 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 210 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 210 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 210 over I-26 carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 210 over I-26?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 210 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.