S-13-63 over Bay Branch
FairChesterfield County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI S Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000004490
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-13-63 over Bay Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-13-63 over Bay Branch in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S-13-63 over Bay Branch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is S-13-63 over Bay Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-13-63 over Bay Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S-13-63 over Bay Branch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-13-63 over Bay Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.