US Bridges

I-26 WB Ramp Pro over CSX Railroad

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000010667

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
2,470 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
91,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 WB Ramp Pro over CSX Railroad is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 WB Ramp Pro over CSX Railroad in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 91,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,336 by 2043. The structure is 2,470 ft (752.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI-26 WB Ramp Pro
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location4.2 MI NW of Columbia
RouteInterstate 26
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.02444, -81.09889
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,470 ft (752.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,400 (2023)
Projected traffic113,336 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 WB Ramp Pro over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 WB Ramp Pro over CSX Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-26 WB Ramp Pro over CSX Railroad carry?

About 91,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-26 WB Ramp Pro over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 2,470 ft (752.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 WB Ramp Pro over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.