US Bridges

Sc 34 over Broad Riv & Sou.Rwy.

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · Newberry CO LN · Structure no. 000000000007355

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,521 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 34 over Broad Riv & Sou.Rwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 34 over Broad Riv & Sou.Rwy. in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2043. The structure is 1,521 ft (463.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 34
CrossesBroad Riv & Sou.Rwy.
LocationNewberry CO LN
RouteState Highway 34
CountyFairfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.39444, -81.39695
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,521 ft (463.6 m)
Longest span177 ft (54 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,385 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 34 over Broad Riv & Sou.Rwy. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 34 over Broad Riv & Sou.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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 34 over Broad Riv & Sou.Rwy. carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sc 34 over Broad Riv & Sou.Rwy.?

The structure is 1,521 ft (463.6 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 34 over Broad Riv & Sou.Rwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.