US Bridges

S-40-58 over I-26

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI E of Ballentine · Structure no. 000000000010277

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-58 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-58 over I-26 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,177 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesS-40-58
CrossesI-26
Location2.0 MI E of Ballentine
RouteState Highway 58
Coordinates34.12242, -81.19904
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic9,177 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-40-58 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-58 over I-26 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-58 over I-26 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-40-58 over I-26?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-58 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.