US 21 over S.C.L. Railroad
FairChester County, South Carolina · N. City Limits -G. Falls · Structure no. 000000000000768
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 21 over S.C.L. Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US 21 over S.C.L. Railroad in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,716 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 21 over S.C.L. Railroad built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US 21 over S.C.L. 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 21 over S.C.L. Railroad carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 21 over S.C.L. Railroad?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 21 over S.C.L. Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.