US Bridges

S-40-106 over Vista Greenway

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · City of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000000088

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-106 over Vista Greenway is a concrete tee beam carrying S-40-106 over Vista Greenway in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 112 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-40-106
CrossesVista Greenway
LocationCity of Columbia
RouteState Highway 106
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.00597, -81.04316
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,140 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$66,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-106 over Vista Greenway built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-106 over Vista Greenway 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does S-40-106 over Vista Greenway carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-106 over Vista Greenway?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-106 over Vista Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.