US Bridges

I-26 WB over S.C. 146

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI SE Woodruff · Structure no. 000000000003495

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 WB over S.C. 146 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-26 WB over S.C. 146 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 13,650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,840 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesI-26 WB
CrossesS.C. 146
Location6.0 MI SE Woodruff
RouteInterstate 26
Coordinates34.69841, -81.94074
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,650 (2023)
Projected traffic21,840 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 WB over S.C. 146 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-26 WB over S.C. 146 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 WB over S.C. 146 carry?

About 13,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-26 WB over S.C. 146?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 WB over S.C. 146?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.