US Bridges

Ramp on I-126 EB over I-126 & S-40-287

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 3.7 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000010659

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
586 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp on I-126 EB over I-126 & S-40-287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp on I-126 EB over I-126 & 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 33,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,215 by 2043. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRamp on I-126 EB
CrossesI-126 & S-40-287
Location3.7 MI NW of Columbia
RouteInterstate 126
Coordinates34.02144, -81.09472
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span386 ft (117.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,250 (2023)
Projected traffic47,215 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$794,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 33,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 386 ft (117.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.