US Bridges

S-40-2150 over I-77

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 2 MI SE of Dentsville · Structure no. 000000000008663

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-2150 over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-2150 over I-77 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-40-2150
CrossesI-77
Location2 MI SE of Dentsville
RouteState Highway 2150
Coordinates34.04448, -80.93313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic896 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-40-2150 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-2150 over I-77 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S-40-2150 over I-77 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-40-2150 over I-77?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-2150 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.