I-126 EB over RR NS
FairRichland County, South Carolina · City of Columba · Structure no. 000000000007158
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-126 EB over RR NS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-126 EB over RR NS in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,300 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 71 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-126 EB over RR NS built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-126 EB over RR NS 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 EB over RR NS carry?
About 32,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I-126 EB over RR NS?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I-126 EB over RR NS?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.