S-13-42 over Lynches River
PoorChesterfield County, South Carolina · Kershaw CO LN · Structure no. 000000000006966
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 310 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-13-42 over Lynches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-13-42 over Lynches River in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-13-42 over Lynches River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-13-42 over Lynches River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does S-13-42 over Lynches River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is S-13-42 over Lynches River?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns S-13-42 over Lynches River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.