US Bridges

S-40-52 over US 1 & RR CSX

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 7 MI NE of Dentsville · Structure no. 000000000009585

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-52 over US 1 & RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-52 over US 1 & RR CSX in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 23,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,523 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-40-52
CrossesUS 1 & RR CSX
Location7 MI NE of Dentsville
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates34.12787, -80.8684
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,900 (2023)
Projected traffic37,523 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-40-52 over US 1 & RR CSX built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-52 over US 1 & RR CSX 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-40-52 over US 1 & RR CSX carry?

About 23,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-40-52 over US 1 & RR CSX?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-52 over US 1 & RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.