Ramp Off I-126 WB over Saluda RIV&I-26&I-126&RR
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 4 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007934
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,487 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp Off I-126 WB over Saluda RIV&I-26&I-126&RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Off I-126 WB over Saluda RIV&I-26&I-126&RR in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,175 by 2043. The structure is 2,487 ft (758 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Saluda RIV&I-26&I-126&RR built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp Off I-126 WB over Saluda RIV&I-26&I-126&RR 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 Saluda RIV&I-26&I-126&RR carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ramp Off I-126 WB over Saluda RIV&I-26&I-126&RR?
The structure is 2,487 ft (758 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp Off I-126 WB over Saluda RIV&I-26&I-126&RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.