US Bridges

S-40-2892 over I-20

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004411

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
414 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-2892 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-2892 over I-20 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,776 by 2043. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesS-40-2892
CrossesI-20
Location5 MI NW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 2892
Coordinates34.03776, -81.10734
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic11,776 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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-40-2892 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is S-40-2892 over I-20 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-40-2892 over I-20 carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-40-2892 over I-20?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-2892 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.