I-126 WB over Broad River
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000003079
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,540 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-126 WB over Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-126 WB over Broad River in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,300 by 2043. The structure is 1,540 ft (469.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-126 WB over Broad River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-126 WB over Broad River 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-126 WB over Broad River carry?
About 32,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I-126 WB over Broad River?
The structure is 1,540 ft (469.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-126 WB over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.