US Bridges

Sc 92 over I-26

Poor

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI E of Enoree · Structure no. 000000000003505

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 92 over I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 92 over I-26 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 92
CrossesI-26
Location3.0 MI E of Enoree
RouteState Highway 92
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.66368, -81.92751
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic949 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sc 92 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is Sc 92 over I-26 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 92 over I-26 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 92 over I-26?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 92 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.