US Bridges

S-40-907 over Sc 277

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 4 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000006576

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-907 over Sc 277 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-907 over Sc 277 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 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,177 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-40-907
CrossesSc 277
Location4 MI NE of Columbia
RouteState Highway 907
Coordinates34.04968, -81.00149
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic9,177 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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-40-907 over Sc 277 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-907 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-40-907 over Sc 277 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-40-907 over Sc 277?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-907 over Sc 277?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.