Sc 277 NB over S-40-1579
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 4 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000006567
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 277 NB over S-40-1579 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 277 NB over S-40-1579 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 21,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,938 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 277 NB over S-40-1579 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 277 NB over S-40-1579 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 Sc 277 NB over S-40-1579 carry?
About 21,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sc 277 NB over S-40-1579?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 277 NB over S-40-1579?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.