US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over Fishing Creek

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 1.3 MI S York CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007217

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
28,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over Fishing Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 28,150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,048 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesFishing Creek
Location1.3 MI S York CO Line
RouteInterstate 77
Coordinates34.80152, -81.03668
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,150 (2023)
Projected traffic54,048 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Sbl over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-77 Sbl over Fishing Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over Fishing Creek carry?

About 28,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.