S-12-152 over US 321 by Pass
PoorPosted for loadChester County, South Carolina · 2MI NW Chester · Structure no. 000000000003219
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-12-152 over US 321 by Pass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-12-152 over US 321 by Pass in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-12-152 over US 321 by Pass built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-12-152 over US 321 by Pass in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does S-12-152 over US 321 by Pass carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-12-152 over US 321 by Pass?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S-12-152 over US 321 by Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.