US Bridges

I-77 SB over S-40-537

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI S Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007830

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 SB over S-40-537 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over S-40-537 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 47,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,714 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesS-40-537
Location5 MI S Columbia
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates33.93527, -81.01117
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,350 (2023)
Projected traffic58,714 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 SB over S-40-537 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 SB over S-40-537 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 SB over S-40-537 carry?

About 47,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over S-40-537?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over S-40-537?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.