S-40-973 over Sc 277
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 1 MI W of Dentsville · Structure no. 000000000006577
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-973 over Sc 277 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-973 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 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,728 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 S-40-973 over Sc 277 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-973 over Sc 277 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-40-973 over Sc 277 carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-40-973 over Sc 277?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-973 over Sc 277?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.