US Bridges

I-77 SB over S-40-1196

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 9 MI E Columbia · Structure no. 000000000007833

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 SB over S-40-1196 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 SB over S-40-1196 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,944 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77 SB
CrossesS-40-1196
Location9 MI E Columbia
RouteInterstate 77
CountyRichland County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.0718, -80.92631
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2023)
Projected traffic37,944 by 2043
Trucks15%
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-40-1196 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-77 SB over S-40-1196 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 SB over S-40-1196 carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-77 SB over S-40-1196?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 SB over S-40-1196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.