I-26 WB over I-126
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 3MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000008030
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 423 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 WB over I-126 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 WB over I-126 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 65,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,302 by 2043. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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-26 WB over I-126 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 WB over I-126 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-26 WB over I-126 carry?
About 65,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-26 WB over I-126?
The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 WB over I-126?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.