S-40-1919 over Trib Saluda River
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 4 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000003464
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-1919 over Trib Saluda River is a concrete slab carrying S-40-1919 over Trib Saluda River in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-1919 over Trib Saluda River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-1919 over Trib Saluda River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S-40-1919 over Trib Saluda River carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-40-1919 over Trib Saluda River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-1919 over Trib Saluda River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.