US Bridges

S-40-757 over I-26

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 9 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007506

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-757 over I-26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-757 over I-26 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,420 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-40-757
CrossesI-26
Location9 MI NW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 757
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.07791, -81.15266
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,420 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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-40-757 over I-26 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-757 over I-26 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-40-757 over I-26 carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-757 over I-26?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-757 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.