US Bridges

US 176 over I-26

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 15 MI NW of Cola · Structure no. 000000000010281

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 176 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS 176
CrossesI-26
Location15 MI NW of Cola
RouteU.S. Route 176
Coordinates34.146, -81.23792
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 176 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is US 176 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 176 over I-26 carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 176 over I-26?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 176 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.