I-26 WB over Bowen Lake (s.Pac. Rv)
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N of Inman · Structure no. 000000000003488
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 490 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 WB over Bowen Lake (s.Pac. Rv) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 WB over Bowen Lake (s.Pac. Rv) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 5 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,770 by 2043. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 WB over Bowen Lake (s.Pac. Rv) built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I-26 WB over Bowen Lake (s.Pac. Rv) 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 2025.
How much traffic does I-26 WB over Bowen Lake (s.Pac. Rv) carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-26 WB over Bowen Lake (s.Pac. Rv)?
The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-26 WB over Bowen Lake (s.Pac. Rv)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.