US Bridges

S-40-1196 over I-20

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 8 MI NE Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007507

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1196 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-1196 over I-20 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,508 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS-40-1196
CrossesI-20
Location8 MI NE Columbia
RouteState Highway 1196
Coordinates34.06877, -80.92908
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (83 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,508 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-40-1196 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is S-40-1196 over I-20 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-40-1196 over I-20 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-1196 over I-20?

The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1196 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.