I-77 SB over Congaree Creek
GoodLexington County, South Carolina · 4 MI S of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007916
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,440 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-77 SB over Congaree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over Congaree Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 47,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,714 by 2043. The structure is 1,440 ft (438.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-77 SB over Congaree Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-77 SB over Congaree Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does I-77 SB over Congaree Creek carry?
About 47,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-77 SB over Congaree Creek?
The structure is 1,440 ft (438.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-77 SB over Congaree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.