S-40-221 over South Br of Bear CR
GoodRichland County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Blythewood · Structure no. 000000000010317
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-40-221 over South Br of Bear CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-40-221 over South Br of Bear CR in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-40-221 over South Br of Bear CR built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-40-221 over South Br of Bear CR 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-40-221 over South Br of Bear CR carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-40-221 over South Br of Bear CR?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-40-221 over South Br of Bear CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.