US 176 over Broad River
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 3 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000000454
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,126 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 176 over Broad River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 176 over Broad River in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,390 by 2043. The structure is 1,126 ft (343.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 176 over Broad River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 176 over Broad River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 176 over Broad River carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 176 over Broad River?
The structure is 1,126 ft (343.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns US 176 over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.