Sc 72 over Sandy River
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 11.8MI S of Chester · Structure no. 000000000001430
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 410 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 72 over Sandy River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 72 over Sandy River in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2043. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Sc 72 over Sandy River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 72 over Sandy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 72 over Sandy River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is Sc 72 over Sandy River?
The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 72 over Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.