S-53/FRIENDSHIP RD over Bear Branch
FairDorchester County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI W of ST George · Structure no. 000000000003636
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-53/FRIENDSHIP RD over Bear Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-53/FRIENDSHIP RD over Bear Branch in Dorchester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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-53/FRIENDSHIP RD over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-53/FRIENDSHIP RD over Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does S-53/FRIENDSHIP RD over Bear Branch carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is S-53/FRIENDSHIP RD over Bear Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-53/FRIENDSHIP RD over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.