S-19-53 over Deep Step Branch
FairEdgefield County, South Carolina · 16.3 MI SW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000007886
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-19-53 over Deep Step Branch is a concrete slab carrying S-19-53 over Deep Step Branch in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-19-53 over Deep Step Branch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-19-53 over Deep Step 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does S-19-53 over Deep Step Branch carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S-19-53 over Deep Step Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns S-19-53 over Deep Step Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.