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Richland County, SC · Structure #000000000004407

I-26

I-26 in 5 MI NW Of Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina received a condition grade of B (64/100). Built in 1964, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on I-26 over I-20.

B
64/100
64
Condition Score
143K
Daily Traffic
1964
Year Built
85.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-26
Crosses Over
I-20
State
South Carolina
County
Richland County
Location
5 MI NW Of Columbia
Year Built
1964
Reconstructed
1983
Age
62 years
Daily Traffic
143,200
Lanes
10
Length
85.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
000000000004407

About This Bridge

I-26 is a 62-year-old bridge located 5 MI NW Of Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina. The bridge carries I-26 over I-20 with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, the structure spans 85.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (64/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

5 MI NW Of Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina

34.036944, -81.110556

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-26 has a Condition Score of 64/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-26 was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, making it 62 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-26 carries approximately 143K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 85.3 meters long and located on I-26 in 5 MI NW Of Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.

No, I-26 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-26 is located 5 MI NW Of Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina. The bridge carries I-26 over I-20. Its coordinates are 34.036944, -81.110556. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-26 carries I-26 over I-20. The bridge is 85.3 meters long and was built in 1964, with reconstruction in 1983.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.