US Bridges

S-4-141 over Blue Ridge RR

PoorPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · City of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000000830

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-4-141 over Blue Ridge RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-4-141 over Blue Ridge RR in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 87 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS-4-141
CrossesBlue Ridge RR
LocationCity of Anderson
RouteState Highway 141
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.50444, -82.64877
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,380 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$693,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-4-141 over Blue Ridge RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is S-4-141 over Blue Ridge RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does S-4-141 over Blue Ridge RR carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-4-141 over Blue Ridge RR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns S-4-141 over Blue Ridge RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.