US Bridges

S-40-80 over I-26

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI NE of Ballentine · Structure no. 000000000010279

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-80 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-80 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,431 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-40-80
CrossesI-26
Location1.0 MI NE of Ballentine
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates34.13656, -81.21723
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic11,431 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-40-80 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is S-40-80 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-80 over I-26 carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-40-80 over I-26?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-80 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.