US 1 over S.C.L. Railroad
PoorPosted for loadChesterfield County, South Carolina · 0.8 MI N of Mcbee · Structure no. 000000000003836
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 197 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 over S.C.L. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over S.C.L. Railroad in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,134 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 over S.C.L. Railroad built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 1 over S.C.L. Railroad 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 1 over S.C.L. Railroad carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 1 over S.C.L. Railroad?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 over S.C.L. Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.