US Bridges

S-40-1086 over Vista Greenway Trail

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · City of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000004412

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1086 over Vista Greenway Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-1086 over Vista Greenway Trail 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesS-40-1086
CrossesVista Greenway Trail
LocationCity of Columbia
RouteState Highway 1086
Coordinates34.00746, -81.04558
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks3%
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-40-1086 over Vista Greenway Trail built?

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

What condition is S-40-1086 over Vista Greenway Trail 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 S-40-1086 over Vista Greenway Trail carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1086 over Vista Greenway Trail?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1086 over Vista Greenway Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.