US Bridges

Ramp on I-126 WB over S-40-287

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000010657

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-126 WB over S-40-287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-126 WB over S-40-287 in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,990 by 2043. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRamp on I-126 WB
CrossesS-40-287
Location3.7 MI NW of Columbia
RouteState Highway 2963
Coordinates34.02167, -81.095
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,990 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$708,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp on I-126 WB over S-40-287 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp on I-126 WB over S-40-287 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 Ramp on I-126 WB over S-40-287 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp on I-126 WB over S-40-287?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp on I-126 WB over S-40-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.