US Bridges

US 1 over Scl Railroad

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Mcbee · Structure no. 000000000010351

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
580 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Scl Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Scl Railroad in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,306 by 2043. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesScl Railroad
Location6 MI NE of Mcbee
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates34.52022, -80.17163
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,306 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 1 over Scl Railroad built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Scl Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Scl Railroad carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.