US Bridges

I-26 Ramp over Ramp Off I-26 EB

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 4 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000002824

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 Ramp over Ramp Off I-26 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Ramp over Ramp Off I-26 EB in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,679 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-26 Ramp
CrossesRamp Off I-26 EB
Location4 MI NW of Columbia
RouteInterstate 26
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.02792, -81.10126
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic14,679 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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-26 Ramp over Ramp Off I-26 EB built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-26 Ramp over Ramp Off I-26 EB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-26 Ramp over Ramp Off I-26 EB carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-26 Ramp over Ramp Off I-26 EB?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 Ramp over Ramp Off I-26 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.