US Bridges

S-40-337 over Vista Greenway

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · City of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004410

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-337 over Vista Greenway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-337 over Vista Greenway in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,440 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesS-40-337
CrossesVista Greenway
LocationCity of Columbia
RouteState Highway 337
Coordinates34.00691, -81.04481
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,440 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 S-40-337 over Vista Greenway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-337 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-40-337 over Vista Greenway carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-337 over Vista Greenway?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-337 over Vista Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.