US Bridges

I-126/US 76/US 321 over Wayne ST & Vista Greenwy

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · City of Cola · Structure no. 000000000003740

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
665 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
43,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-126/US 76/US 321 over Wayne ST & Vista Greenwy is a concrete tee beam carrying I-126/US 76/US 321 over Wayne ST & Vista Greenwy in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 43,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,188 by 2043. The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-126/US 76/US 321
CrossesWayne ST & Vista Greenwy
LocationCity of Cola
RouteInterstate 126
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.01083, -81.04806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length665 ft (202.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,700 (2023)
Projected traffic54,188 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-126/US 76/US 321 over Wayne ST & Vista Greenwy built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-126/US 76/US 321 over Wayne ST & Vista Greenwy 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-126/US 76/US 321 over Wayne ST & Vista Greenwy carry?

About 43,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-126/US 76/US 321 over Wayne ST & Vista Greenwy?

The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-126/US 76/US 321 over Wayne ST & Vista Greenwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.