US Bridges

US 176 over I-20

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 5MI NW of Cola · Structure no. 000000000004652

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 176 over I-20 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 41,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,744 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesUS 176
CrossesI-20
Location5MI NW of Cola
RouteU.S. Route 176
Coordinates34.03944, -81.09361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,600 (2023)
Projected traffic55,744 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$317,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 176 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 176 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 176 over I-20 carry?

About 41,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 176 over I-20?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 176 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.