I-26 EB over South Tyger River
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI NE Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000003486
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 EB over South Tyger River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 EB over South Tyger River 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,734 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 South Tyger River 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 South Tyger River 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 South Tyger River carry?
About 14,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-26 EB over South Tyger River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 EB over South Tyger River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.