US Bridges

S-12-52 over I-77

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI S Richburg · Structure no. 000000000007221

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-12-52 over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-12-52 over I-77 in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesS-12-52
CrossesI-77
Location6.0 MI S Richburg
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates34.67909, -81.02925
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic876 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-12-52 over I-77 built?

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

What condition is S-12-52 over I-77 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-12-52 over I-77 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S-12-52 over I-77?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-12-52 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.