US Bridges

I-77 NB over Sc 12

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 2 MI SE of Dentsville · Structure no. 000000000008912

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 NB over Sc 12 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 NB over Sc 12 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 47,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,888 by 2043. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 NB
CrossesSc 12
Location2 MI SE of Dentsville
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates34.05201, -80.92305
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2023)
Projected traffic60,888 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 NB over Sc 12 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-77 NB over Sc 12 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 NB over Sc 12 carry?

About 47,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-77 NB over Sc 12?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 NB over Sc 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.