US Bridges

Sc 296 over I-26

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI SW of Sptbg · Structure no. 000000000003107

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 296 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 296 over I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,965 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 145 ft wide.

CarriesSc 296
CrossesI-26
Location3.8 MI SW of Sptbg
RouteState Highway 296
Coordinates34.92192, -81.98875
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.3 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,700 (2023)
Projected traffic45,965 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 296 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 296 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 296 over I-26 carry?

About 31,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 296 over I-26?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 296 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.