US Bridges

S-40-3019 over RR NS

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 1 MI NW of Dentsville · Structure no. 000000000008489

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-3019 over RR NS is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-3019 over RR NS in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS-40-3019
CrossesRR NS
Location1 MI NW of Dentsville
RouteState Highway 3019
Coordinates34.07589, -80.97646
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-3019 over RR NS built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-3019 over RR NS 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does S-40-3019 over RR NS carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-40-3019 over RR NS?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-3019 over RR NS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.