US Bridges

S-40-33 over I-20 & S-40-2916

Fair

Richland County, South Carolina · 1 MI NE of Dentsville · Structure no. 000000000008916

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-33 over I-20 & S-40-2916 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-33 over I-20 & S-40-2916 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,134 by 2043. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-40-33
CrossesI-20 & S-40-2916
Location1 MI NE of Dentsville
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.07328, -80.94238
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2023)
Projected traffic15,134 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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-40-33 over I-20 & S-40-2916 built?

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

What condition is S-40-33 over I-20 & S-40-2916 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-40-33 over I-20 & S-40-2916 carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-40-33 over I-20 & S-40-2916?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-33 over I-20 & S-40-2916?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.