Sc 215 over Sandy River
FairPosted for loadChester County, South Carolina · 1.5MI N of Fairfield CO L · Structure no. 000000000001431
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 450 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 215 over Sandy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 215 over Sandy River in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 215 over Sandy River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 215 over Sandy River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 215 over Sandy River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Sc 215 over Sandy River?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 215 over Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.