US Bridges

C-4-1703 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, South Carolina · Pelzer / Lopez St. · Structure no. 000000000003180

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

C-4-1703 over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-4-1703 over CSX Railroad in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC-4-1703
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationPelzer / Lopez St.
RouteCounty Highway 1703
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.64797, -82.45721
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$342,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-4-1703 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-4-1703 over CSX 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C-4-1703 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-4-1703 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C-4-1703 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.