S-40-2283 over Smiths Branch
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000003465
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-2283 over Smiths Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-40-2283 over Smiths Branch 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 S-40-2283 over Smiths Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-2283 over Smiths Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does S-40-2283 over Smiths Branch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-40-2283 over Smiths Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-2283 over Smiths Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.