Ramp on I-26 EB over I-126/S-40-287
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 4 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007935
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 682 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp on I-26 EB over I-126/S-40-287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-26 EB over I-126/S-40-287 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,495 by 2043. The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp on I-26 EB over I-126/S-40-287 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp on I-26 EB over I-126/S-40-287 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Ramp on I-26 EB over I-126/S-40-287 carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ramp on I-26 EB over I-126/S-40-287?
The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp on I-26 EB over I-126/S-40-287?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.