US Bridges

S-40-228 over Sc 277

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000006371

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-228 over Sc 277 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-228 over Sc 277 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesS-40-228
CrossesSc 277
Location2 MI N of Columbia
RouteState Highway 228
Coordinates34.03396, -81.029
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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-40-228 over Sc 277 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-228 over Sc 277 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does S-40-228 over Sc 277 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-228 over Sc 277?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-228 over Sc 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.