US Bridges

Sc 28 (was Byp) over C & NW Railroad

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 3.7MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000002644

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 28 (was Byp) over C & NW Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 28 (was Byp) over C & NW Railroad in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,892 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 28 (was Byp)
CrossesC & NW Railroad
Location3.7MI NW of Anderson
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.53591, -82.69848
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2023)
Projected traffic28,892 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 28 (was Byp) over C & NW Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 28 (was Byp) over C & NW Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 28 (was Byp) over C & NW Railroad carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 28 (was Byp) over C & NW Railroad?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 28 (was Byp) over C & NW Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.