US Bridges

Sc 213 over Broad Rv & Southern Rwy

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · At Newberry CO Line · Structure no. 000000000003645

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
912 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 213 over Broad Rv & Southern Rwy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 213 over Broad Rv & Southern Rwy in Fairfield 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,088 by 2043. The structure is 912 ft (278 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 213
CrossesBroad Rv & Southern Rwy
LocationAt Newberry CO Line
RouteState Highway 213
CountyFairfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.2513, -81.32547
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length912 ft (278 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,088 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 213 over Broad Rv & Southern Rwy built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 213 over Broad Rv & Southern Rwy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 213 over Broad Rv & Southern Rwy carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sc 213 over Broad Rv & Southern Rwy?

The structure is 912 ft (278 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 213 over Broad Rv & Southern Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.