US Bridges

Sc 88 over C.& N.W. Railroad

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · Pendleton Town Limits · Structure no. 000000000000919

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 88 over C.& N.W. Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 88 over C.& N.W. Railroad in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 86 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,396 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 88
CrossesC.& N.W. Railroad
LocationPendleton Town Limits
RouteState Highway 88
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.65127, -82.77884
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,396 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 88 over C.& N.W. Railroad built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Sc 88 over C.& N.W. Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 88 over C.& N.W. Railroad carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 88 over C.& N.W. Railroad?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 88 over C.& N.W. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.