US Bridges

S-40-234 over I-26

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of White Rock · Structure no. 000000000010283

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-234 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-234 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,957 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-40-234
CrossesI-26
Location2 MI W of White Rock
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates34.15964, -81.2731
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,957 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-40-234 over I-26 built?

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

What condition is S-40-234 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does S-40-234 over I-26 carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-40-234 over I-26?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-234 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.