US Bridges

S-40-61 over Crane Ck-North Br #2

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 9 MI N of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000008780

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-61 over Crane Ck-North Br #2 is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-40-61 over Crane Ck-North Br #2 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,347 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-40-61
CrossesCrane Ck-North Br #2
Location9 MI N of Columbia
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates34.12332, -81.01049
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,347 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-40-61 over Crane Ck-North Br #2 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-61 over Crane Ck-North Br #2 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-61 over Crane Ck-North Br #2 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-40-61 over Crane Ck-North Br #2?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-61 over Crane Ck-North Br #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.