US 21 over Sou- Ry.-In Ridgeway
FairFairfield County, South Carolina · Town of Ridgeway · Structure no. 000000000000784
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 21 over Sou- Ry.-In Ridgeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 21 over Sou- Ry.-In Ridgeway in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,548 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 21 over Sou- Ry.-In Ridgeway built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 21 over Sou- Ry.-In Ridgeway 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 21 over Sou- Ry.-In Ridgeway carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 21 over Sou- Ry.-In Ridgeway?
The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 21 over Sou- Ry.-In Ridgeway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.