I-26 EB over U.S. 221
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 8.1 MI S Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000003484
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 EB over U.S. 221 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 EB over U.S. 221 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 years old, older 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 15,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,938 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 47 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 EB over U.S. 221 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I-26 EB over U.S. 221 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-26 EB over U.S. 221 carry?
About 15,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-26 EB over U.S. 221?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 EB over U.S. 221?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.