US Bridges

US 76 Ebl over Sc 252 Wbl

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 5.0MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000005454

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 76 Ebl over Sc 252 Wbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 76 Ebl over Sc 252 Wbl in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,131 by 2043. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 76 Ebl
CrossesSc 252 Wbl
Location5.0MI SE of Anderson
RouteU.S. Route 76
Coordinates34.48068, -82.56777
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2023)
Projected traffic6,131 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 76 Ebl over Sc 252 Wbl built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 76 Ebl over Sc 252 Wbl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 76 Ebl over Sc 252 Wbl carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 76 Ebl over Sc 252 Wbl?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 76 Ebl over Sc 252 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.