Ramp Off I-126 WB over I-126E@RAMPON I-126WB
FairRichland County, South Carolina · City of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000003081
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp Off I-126 WB over I-126E@RAMPON I-126WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off I-126 WB over I-126E@RAMPON I-126WB 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,252 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp Off I-126 WB over I-126E@RAMPON I-126WB built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp Off I-126 WB over I-126E@RAMPON I-126WB 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 Ramp Off I-126 WB over I-126E@RAMPON I-126WB carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ramp Off I-126 WB over I-126E@RAMPON I-126WB?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp Off I-126 WB over I-126E@RAMPON I-126WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.