US 29 over Broad River
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI N of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000000594
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,050 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 over Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over Broad River in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,574 by 2043. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 over Broad River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 29 over Broad River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 29 over Broad River carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 29 over Broad River?
The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.