US Bridges

S-40-3020 over I-126

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000008204

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-3020 over I-126 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-3020 over I-126 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,035 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesS-40-3020
CrossesI-126
Location2 MI W of Columbia
RouteState Highway 3020
Coordinates34.01255, -81.07604
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2023)
Projected traffic19,035 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-40-3020 over I-126 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-3020 over I-126 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-40-3020 over I-126 carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-3020 over I-126?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-3020 over I-126?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.