US Bridges

I-95 NB over I-26

Fair

Orangeburg County, South Carolina · 8 MI SE of Bowman · Structure no. 000000000006174

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB over I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB over I-26 in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 26,050 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,588 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB
CrossesI-26
Location8 MI SE of Bowman
RouteInterstate 95
CountyOrangeburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.31844, -80.54781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,050 (2023)
Projected traffic45,588 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 NB over I-26 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB 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 I-95 NB over I-26 carry?

About 26,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB over I-26?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.