US Bridges

S-40-33 over I-77

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 0.20 MI E of US 1 · Structure no. 000000000008917

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

About this bridge

S-40-33 over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-33 over I-77 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,134 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-40-33
CrossesI-77
Location0.20 MI E of US 1
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates34.07999, -80.93758
Functional classUrban 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.
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 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-77 built?

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

What condition is S-40-33 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-40-33 over I-77 carry?

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

How long is S-40-33 over I-77?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-33 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.