US Bridges

S-40-52 over RR NS

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 11 MI NE of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000009849

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-52 over RR NS is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-52 over RR NS in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 38,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,131 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS-40-52
CrossesRR NS
Location11 MI NE of Columbia
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates34.14165, -80.94672
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,300 (2023)
Projected traffic60,131 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 RR NS built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-52 over RR NS 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 2025.

How much traffic does S-40-52 over RR NS carry?

About 38,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-40-52 over RR NS?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-52 over RR NS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.