US Bridges

US 176 over I-20

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW of Columbia · Structure no. 000000000010739

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 176 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 176 over I-20 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,704 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 176
CrossesI-20
Location5 MI NW of Columbia
RouteU.S. Route 176
Coordinates34.03944, -81.0936
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2023)
Projected traffic28,704 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 176 over I-20 built?

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

What condition is US 176 over I-20 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 176 over I-20 carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 176 over I-20?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US 176 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.