US Bridges

L-40-484 over Vista Greenway

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · City of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000003750

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-40-484 over Vista Greenway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L-40-484 over Vista Greenway 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesL-40-484
CrossesVista Greenway
LocationCity of Columbia
RouteCounty Highway 484
Coordinates34.00944, -81.04694
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was L-40-484 over Vista Greenway built?

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

What condition is L-40-484 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does L-40-484 over Vista Greenway carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-40-484 over Vista Greenway?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns L-40-484 over Vista Greenway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.