US Bridges

S-40-405 over I-26

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of White Rock · Structure no. 000000000010286

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-40-405 over I-26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-40-405 over I-26 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,176 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-40-405
CrossesI-26
Location2 MI NW of White Rock
RouteState Highway 405
Coordinates34.16656, -81.29167
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
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,176 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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-40-405 over I-26 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-40-405 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-40-405 over I-26 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-40-405 over I-26?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S-40-405 over I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.