I-26 over Saluda River

Fair Condition67 years old91,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyLexington
Location4 Mi W Of Cola
CarriesI-26
CrossesSaluda River
Coordinates34.02374, -81.10362

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length700.1 ft (213.4 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width122.7 ft (37.4 m)
Deck Area7981.2 sq m
Main Spans10
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic91,400 (2023)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003022

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