US Bridges

Sc 60 over I-26

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 10 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000009359

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
384 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 60 over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 60 over I-26 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,525 by 2043. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 113 ft wide.

CarriesSc 60
CrossesI-26
Location10 MI NW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates34.09093, -81.16583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,525 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 60 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 60 over I-26 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 Sc 60 over I-26 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 60 over I-26?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 60 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.