US Bridges

S-13-35 over Lynches River

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 9 MI NW Pageland · Structure no. 000000000008630

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-13-35 over Lynches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-13-35 over Lynches River in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesS-13-35
CrossesLynches River
Location9 MI NW Pageland
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates34.79065, -80.54757
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-13-35 over Lynches River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-13-35 over Lynches River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S-13-35 over Lynches River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S-13-35 over Lynches River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S-13-35 over Lynches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.