US Bridges

S-40-1196 over Windsor Lake

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 2 MI NE of Dentsville · Structure no. 000000000007736

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-1196 over Windsor Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-40-1196 over Windsor Lake in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,508 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-40-1196
CrossesWindsor Lake
Location2 MI NE of Dentsville
RouteState Highway 1196
Coordinates34.07451, -80.92882
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-1196 over Windsor Lake built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-1196 over Windsor Lake 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-40-1196 over Windsor Lake carry?

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

How long is S-40-1196 over Windsor Lake?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-1196 over Windsor Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.